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Cuba Implements Wide‑Scale Economic Reforms Opening Key Sectors to Private Investors
On 18 June 2026 the Cuban Parliament approved a package of 176 measures that dramatically loosen state control over the economy. The reforms remove 46 of the 125 prohibited private activities, modify another 35, and open gas stations, pharmacies, elderly‑care residences, ports, vehicle import, renewable‑energy projects and oil‑ and mining operations to private investors under specified conditions. More than 15 000 small and medium enterprises are now authorized, with plans to exceed 16 000 by August.
President Miguel Díaz‑Canel stressed that the changes are not intended to please the United States and will not involve privatization of healthcare, education, science, culture or other strategic services, which remain state responsibilities. Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz noted that nearly 200 Cuban businesses have already received permission for wholesale fuel distribution, and the first foreign‑investment venture to import and sell fuel has been authorized. The reforms aim to alleviate severe shortages of fuel, food, medicines and electricity caused by the U.S. oil blockade and sanctions.
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Cuba · Cuba (Cuban government) · Cuba (Republic of) · Cuban National Assembly · Cuban Parliament · Cuban Parliament (National Assembly of People's Power) · Cuban Parliament (National Assembly) · Cuban government · Decree 160 · Donald Trump · Lázara Mercedes López · Lázara Mercedes López Acea
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- [● 19 SOURCES] The reforms open gas stations, pharmacies and elderly‑care residences to private investors. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · tribunademexico.com · udgtv.com · www.anatolh.com · elveedordigital.com · +12 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The reforms aim to address Cuba’s economic crisis marked by shortages of fuel, medicines, food and foreign exchange. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · tribunademexico.com · udgtv.com · www.anatolh.com · elveedordigital.com · +1 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Health and education remain the responsibility of the Cuban state. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · tribunademexico.com · udgtv.com · www.anatolh.com · elveedordigital.com · +12 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] The Cuban Parliament approved a package of 176 measures on 18 June. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · tribunademexico.com · udgtv.com · elveedordigital.com · www.world-today-journal.com · +20 more
- [● 27 SOURCES] More than 15 000 small and medium enterprises are authorized in Cuba. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · tribunademexico.com · udgtv.com · elveedordigital.com · www.world-today-journal.com · +19 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The reforms open ports, vehicle import, renewable‑energy projects and oil‑ and mining operations to private investors under certain conditions. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · tribunademexico.com · udgtv.com · www.anatolh.com · elveedordigital.com · +12 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The United States under President Donald Trump has applied maximum pressure on Cuba, including a de‑facto oil blockade and additional sanctions. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · www.anatolh.com · elveedordigital.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · www.quotedbusiness.com · +10 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The reforms open elderly‑care residences to private investors. elveedordigital.com · www.world-today-journal.com · canal44.com · dinero.hn · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · +18 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The reforms open ports and passenger terminals to private investors. elveedordigital.com · www.world-today-journal.com · canal44.com · dinero.hn · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · +18 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The reforms open pharmacies to private investors. elveedordigital.com · www.world-today-journal.com · canal44.com · dinero.hn · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · +18 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The reforms open renewable‑energy projects to private investors under specific conditions. elveedordigital.com · www.world-today-journal.com · canal44.com · dinero.hn · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · +18 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The reforms open gas stations to private investors. elveedordigital.com · www.world-today-journal.com · canal44.com · dinero.hn · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · +18 more