Energy & Transport: Cuba inaugurated its first fast and ultra-fast solar “solinera” charging station near Santa Clara on the National Highway, run by private MSME Solguara and operating outside the national grid—able to charge EVs plus phones, fans, and rechargeable lamps (some free), as blackouts stretch past 20 hours. Renewables Policy: Cuba also received another 5,000 photovoltaic systems from China and is expanding renewable energy incentives, alongside tariff exemptions for importing solar and related equipment through Dec. 2027. Power Crisis Context: Multiple reports this week tie the rollout to worsening shortages and prolonged outages, with UN and diplomatic voices warning that the energy blockade is hitting food production and basic medicines. Labor & Industry Signals: Guantánamo recognized union members across health, agriculture, forestry, tobacco, and food sectors, highlighting continued push for exportable goods and import substitution. Diplomacy: Cuba’s ambassador to South Africa urged Parliament to mobilize international support to end U.S. sanctions, citing fuel cuts, longer power outages, and rising humanitarian impacts. Culture/Publishing (Industry Angle): Ocean Sur launched “Revolution Collection,” a new editorial series compiling Fidel Castro’s speeches and writings—another push to keep Cuba’s political and cultural publishing ecosystem active amid crisis.