Díaz-Canel warns of new US sanctions, Marines arrive in Guantanamo, Orbit SA and their impact on remittances

Today Monday, February 2, 2025, in Cuba, the ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel He has expressed his rejection of the new sanctions imposed by the United States. According to Díaz-Canel, these restrictions represent one more aggression of the US government, affecting financial and commercial transactions with Cuban state entities. He affirmed that these measures could prelude to new sanctions, as part of the US government’s effort to press Cuba. At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba published a statement condemning these actions and urging the international community to solidarize with the island.

In another area of ​​the news, a group of American Marines He arrived at the Naval Base of Guantanamo in Cuba. This arrival is part of the preparations of the Trump administration to use the base as a detention center for migrants. The US authorities have issued that up to 30,000 beds prepare in the installation to house migrants detained under their campaign against illegal immigration, thus creating a new legal and logistics challenge.

On the other hand, the recent announcement of the inclusion of ORbit SA In the list of restricted entities of the United States, many Cubans depend on remittances. Orbit SA had emerged as a temporary solution for the sending of remittances, after the sanctions to Fincimex. However, with the new measures, money transfer from the United States will be complicated, forcing the Cuban regime to seek alternatives and enhancing the use of informal methods for sending money.

In the local economy, the prices of Currencies in the informal market Cuba shows that the dollar and the euro are quoted at 340 CUP each, while the MLC is 240 CUP. These figures reflect the persistent depreciation of the Cuban weight and the dependence of the black market for access to foreign currencies.

In the health sector, doctors in Santiago de Cuba performed a complex surgery to remove a heart tumor Giant of a patient, highlighting the dedication and ability of Cuban specialists in the face of adversities and the shortage of medical supplies.

In a case that has generated outrage, the authorities of the Tunas promise to punish those responsible for adulterate milk destined for children, mixing it with water. This incident highlights corruption and failures in the food distribution system in Cuba, which affect the most vulnerable.

In entrepreneurship issues, a private worker in Santa Clara was fined For selling in dollars and rejecting digital payments, underlining the contradiction in Cuban economic policy, which allows dollar operations to state establishments but not to private businesses.

Finally, the unexpected disconnection of the Thermoelectric central Antonio Guiteras aggravates the energy crisis in Cuba. Although the exact cause is investigated, the incident is a new blow to the battered Cuban electrical system, marked by breakdowns and an aging infrastructure.

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