AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoCuban Biotech Breakthrough: Cuba’s Center for Molecular Immunology says it has developed cancer drug candidate 2C12, described as similar to pembrolizumab, as scientists push ahead despite U.S. blockade-linked shortages of medicines and raw materials. Education Under Strain: Cuba will start the new school year for about 1.4 million students on Sept. 1 despite teacher and uniform shortages, using more flexible in-person attendance and schedules to keep classes running. Water + Energy Crisis Response: President Díaz-Canel visited the Paso Seco water supply source as Havana’s water disruptions worsen, with repairs and backup power support aimed at keeping pumps running during outages. Renewables Legacy: Cuban solar pioneer Luis Bérriz Pérez—founder of Cubasolar and a key figure behind the Solar Energy Research Center—has died, marking the loss of a long-time renewable energy advocate. Energy Policy Watch (US): A new U.S. executive order expands scrutiny of foreign-produced bulk-power equipment, a reminder of how geopolitics can ripple into power and storage projects.
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