Cuba changes course, storied Socialist bastion cracks | TheBriefWire
Cuba changes course, storied Socialist bastion cracks
Published 19 June 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis In a landmark speech to Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in the economy and
Synopsis In a landmark speech to Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in the economy and attracting investment in everything from banking to tourism and agriculture. These huge changes come as the United States exerts strong pressure on Cuba aside from the oil blockade, with Trump musing openly about taking over the island just 90 miles (145 km) from Florida.
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 1:17 AM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 9:37 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis In a landmark speech to Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in the economy and attracting investment in everything from banking to tourism and agriculture.
These huge changes come as the United States exerts strong pressure on Cuba aside from the oil blockade, with Trump musing openly about taking over the island just 90 miles (145 km) from Florida.