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In Cuba, capitalists become an economic lifeline

HAVANA — A modern grocery store whose shelves are packed with everything from pasta to wine fills a spot in central Havana once occupied by a drab state-owned flower shop, its ceilings and walls ...
Opinion
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A Brief History of the Enduring American Embargo against Cuba

For more than 60 years, the US Government has enforced a trade embargo against Cuba, ostensibly to force the communist government into collapse. The only thing ...
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Belarus, Cuba identify points of growth in trade and economy

MINSK, 25 June (BelTA) – Belarus and Cuba have identified promising points of growth in trade and economy, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was meeting with Cuban President ...

Cuba’s leaders see their options dim amid blackouts and a shrinking economy

Aside from the weight of US policy, the Cuban state has become increasingly sclerotic and unable to meet the growing demands ...
Reuters

Cuba sees growth unlikely in 2024 as hurricanes, earthquakes rattle economy

Cuba's economy struggles after natural disasters, says Economy Minister Alonso Hurricanes and earthquake damage infrastructure, cause power outages Cuba faces severe shortages, record exodus ...
Nasdaq

The U.S. Slips Through the Door Into Cuba’s Private Sector Economy

The U.S. Treasury Department announced significant regulatory changes that will open Cuba’s private sector economy to U.S. firms. This marks a major shift in U.S.-Cuba economic relations and ...
WLRN

Will the lights go out on Cuba’s communist leaders? With fewer options to prop up economy, their future looks dimmer

A puddle reflects the dome of the Capitol next to a classic American car on a rainy day in Havana, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, after a prolonged nationwide blackout. This article is republished from The ...

U.S. blockade aims to isolate Cuba, says Envoy, seeking stronger ties with BRICS financial system

Cuban envoy urges UN support against U.S. blockade, seeking enhanced ties with BRICS for economic recovery and investment.
Miami Herald

Cuba fires its ministers of economy and food industry amid prolonged economic crisis

Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel (left) and the minister of economy, Alejandro Gil during a parliament session in 2019. Gil was one of two top ministers fired Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Granma The Cuban ...