Havana, Sept 3, 2026 (AFP) - Major free-market reforms take effect in Cuba

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2026-09-03

Foreigners can now invest in Cuban real estate and domestic companies can import and export without government intermediaries under reforms implemented this week aimed at ending a severe economic crisis. The free-market reforms had been unveiled in June by Cuba's communist leadership as the island teetered on the brink of collapse after five months of a US fuel blockade. Under immense pressure from Washington, Havana announced 176 measures throwi......

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