Cuba’s Communist Party approves emergency economic plan opening to private enterprise
The package expands private enterprise and foreign investment as officials seek to revive growth amid U.S. sanctions and power outages.
- On Thursday, Cuba's Communist Party approved an emergency economic package featuring unprecedented free-market measures aimed at opening the struggling island's economy. The document will be submitted to the National Assembly for debate.
- Residents in several Havana neighborhoods recently protested amid widespread power outages, intensifying pressure on the government. President Miguel criticized Washington in a Wednesday speech for imposing 'barbaric, undeserved and unbearable punishment.'
- Drawing on the experiences of China and Vietnam, the PCC's Central Committee designed the emergency plan to expand private enterprise, increase foreign investment, and grant greater autonomy to municipalities and state-owned companies.
- Vice President Vance stated at a White House briefing that the administration is monitoring the island's actions. "If they make smart decisions, we're going to have a better relationship," Vance said.
- Months of high-level talks, which included Castro's grandson Guillermo Rodr, preceded the announcement and occurred amid ongoing sanctions and indictments related to past civilian plane incidents involving Miami.
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HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s Communist Party has approved an emergency economic package featuring unprecedented free-market measures aimed at opening up the struggling island’s economy following heightened pressure from the United States.
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Cuba Approves Sweeping Emergency Economic Reforms to Expand Private Enterprise and Attract Investment
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There is no guarantee that the proposed changes will satisfy President Donald Trump, who makes no secret of his desire to see a change in the economic model and regime.
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