Yesterday, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel closed a National Assembly session, advocating for a new economic direction for Cuba. He addressed 400 members, including Raúl Castro, stressing this could be a pivotal moment for the country’s economy. Díaz-Canel highlighted the upcoming year’s challenges. These include intensified U.S. sanctions and global economic issues alongside Cuba’s own errors. […]
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