Cuban economy

The Half Empty Glass

My father always said to me, “Don’t believe it until you see it.” Rightfully, there are plenty of articles that…

4 months ago

Cuban Economic Restoration

As a result of the American financial sanctions and blockade, Cuba today has limited economic capabilities. The ability to import,…

1 year ago

The untold story behind El Toque’s operators

"It is important to question how a website without any authority whatsoever, and absolutely no official connection to any banking…

1 year ago

Cuba’s Economic Realities Creating New Challenges

Since 2019, Cuba has suffered through Covid shutdowns, anti-government protests, loss of tourism, monetary dislocation, and a developing new economic…

2 years ago

2022 Will Be Decisive in Cuba’s Economic Development

The year 2022 will be decisive in Cuba’s plans for economic development. It marks the beginning of the second stage…

3 years ago

Cuba Defines Economic Priorities to 2026

At the conclusion of the 8th Congress of the Cuban Communist Party (PPC) (April 16 - 19), Cuba's government defined…

4 years ago

PCC 8th Congress – the Economy is on the Agenda

The Cuban Communist party (PCC) meets for its 8th congress, which starts today and runs until April 19. The economy…

4 years ago

New Private Sector Jobs to Boost Employment and the Economy

On February 6, Cuba's Council of Ministers approved the expansion of the list of allowable types of private sector jobs…

4 years ago

Cuba Announces the Expansion of the Small Business Sector

In a move to stimulate the economy and create employment, Cuba has announced the expansion of the small business sector…

4 years ago

Cuban Investments Review 2020-2021

The new rules that Cuba has established as part of its “Prioritization” effort are designed to make a serious and…

4 years ago

Interview with Cuban Economist Juan Triana

Juan Triana Cordoví, is a senior professor at the Center for the Study of the Cuban Economy, University of Havana.…

4 years ago

Cuba Takes Major Step to Improve the Economy: Allows Majority Owned Foreign Direct Investment

In a major policy shift to lure more foreign direct investment and improve its economy, Cuba announced that it will…

5 years ago

Foreign Investment Key to Cuba’s New Economic Strategy

The new economic strategy to begin on January 1 foresees the strengthening of foreign and national investment in the main…

5 years ago

Cuba’s GDP Contracts by 11%

Cuba's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 11% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and hardening of U.S. sanctions…

5 years ago