AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCuba Crackdown Meets Vatican Diplomacy: Marco Rubio told a Senate panel there’s “no oil blockade” on Cuba, even as Cuba’s tourism collapses and airlines pull out—while the U.S. is still pressing Havana with a $100M humanitarian offer that Cuba reportedly hasn’t accepted. Haiti Security Fallout: Fresh gang attacks in Haiti’s Lower Artibonite and Port-au-Prince forced evacuations and shut down Doctors Without Borders operations, with residents fleeing and the UN warning staff to avoid key roads. Vatican Finance Watch: The IOR (Vatican Bank) posted its best results in a decade, with 2025 net income up 55% to €51M. Church Justice Case: An unsealed arrest warrant details alleged embezzlement and money laundering by Chaldean Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta, after his resignation was accepted by Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo in the Spotlight: A viral clip showed Pope Leo wearing Nike sneakers under his robes, adding to the pope’s modern, meme-ready public image.
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