Economic measures

The government of Las Tunas imposes strict time restrictions on self-employed individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (Mipymes)

Surprising increase of MLC in the informal currency market in Cuba

Communist regime says goodbye to rationing and abolishes "the ration book" in Cuba

Cuban woman on the elimination of the ration book: “Send me a rope!”

What will happen to the dollar in Cuba?: Economist explains the new exchange measures

Filtered audio reveals the private sector's discontent with new restrictions from the Cuban regime

What we know about the new economic measures and dollarization in Cuba

Cuban government acknowledges failure of the Mariel Special Development Zone

Cuban regime priorities for 2025: More political-ideological work, defense, and internal order

The regime implements a "harsh fiscal austerity policy": Economist diagnoses a process of stagflation in Cuba

A decree has been approved that requires Mipymes in Cuba to generate half of the energy they consume

Cuban government hides agricultural statistics for 2023: A failure in economic policies?

Díaz-Canel calls to "consolidate the modest results that are already being achieved in the macroeconomic order."

Marrero Cruz demands Cuban leaders to "concentrate" so that "advancements" reach the "family economy."

Some MLC stores in Cuba now accept cash payments in foreign currency

The Cuban regime believes it is making progress with its measures to "correct distortions and reinvigorate the economy."

Banco Metropolitano refuses to return a deposit of over 3,000 euros to a Cuban saver

Havana government closes the Chinese market for "serious violations."

Cuban regime restricts 125 activities for private actors: What implications will it have?

Manuel Marrero: "There will be a Cuban revolution for a while."

Canadian tourists will be able to pay in cash at Cuban hotels starting in August

Sister Nadieska Almeida on the Cuban crisis: "It is a reality that we are in the worst moments of our nation."

Silvio Rodríguez accuses the media of suggesting that he is changing his principles: "It's pure manipulation."

Silvio Rodríguez takes a stand against new economic measures in Cuba

Cubans comment on harsh critique of Díaz-Canel by economist published on Silvio Rodríguez's blog

Eduardo del Llano criticizes the dictatorship he defends

Cuban economist considers it unfortunate that Díaz-Canel does not acknowledge his responsibility for the "disaster" caused

Díaz-Canel on new regulations for Mipymes: "It's time to take action."

The Cuban government announces a "restructuring" to control the foreign exchange market

Fines for violating price limits can exceed 8,000 pesos

Economist criticizes price cap in Cuba: "It forces private companies to adopt the Soviet method."

Cuban entrepreneurs to the government: Capping prices "is not the way"

The Council of Ministers presents a new package of measures "to correct distortions and re-energize the economy during 2024."

Economist on the Council of Ministers meeting: “it reveals a government body mired in worn-out rhetoric.”

Cuban entrepreneurs: "We are a political pawn"

The government of Santiago de Cuba will set price caps on transportation and basic goods

Otto Ortiz criticizes the government's inaction in response to the rise in foreign currencies: "The measure taken is to wear them down."

Abrupt rise in foreign currencies in Cuba's informal market hints at greater instability

Council of Ministers confirms the worsening of the economic crisis in Cuba

Díaz-Canel criticizes "dispersal" in the implementation of economic measures: "We are lacking a firm hand in many areas."

Currency prices do not increase in Cuba after a week of continuous rise

Government acknowledges failure of banking system and official exchange rate in Cuba

Fidel Castro's son asks Manuel Marrero for an explanation regarding "committed mistakes."

Spanish recounts his trip to Cuba in 1992: The Cubans pitied the Spanish crisis while they could barely acquire food

The Cuban government acknowledges that "the expected effect has not been achieved" following the increase in fuel prices

Western Union services remain suspended: "Cuba has not cooperated."

Haydée Milanés lashes out against the Cuban regime: "Enough already!"

"Square Movement" leads to the dismissal of 12 leaders in Matanzas

Marrero Cruz states that the package of economic measures is "proceeding favorably."

The Cuban regime threatens transportation providers with confiscating their vehicles if they raise prices

The rise in fuel prices worries Cubans

Argentina claims that there are groups of Cubans infiltrated to create disturbances

Cuban government temporarily halts fuel sales following the implementation of new prices

Ulises Toirac on the rise in fuel prices: "What awaits us is mikimbin."

Cuba: New fuel prices and list of gas stations that will sell in dollars starting March 1

Economist after price hike announcement in Cuba: "What conditions did they create?"

The Cuban government raises fuel and electricity prices starting March 1

Díaz-Canel proposes to extrapolate experiences so that "the bad stops being bad."

Cuba receives enough fuel to meet its needs, according to Reuters

Díaz-Canel: "The enemy wants to dismantle the measures and demonize them."