Agency official says economic engagement with Cuba requires political change, rejects deal that preserves the Castro regime During a press briefing after G7 meetings, an agency official said the United States will not accept an economic deal that leaves the Castro family in power and argued Cuba needs political and economic reform together to attract investment.

The U.S. firmly rejects any economic deal that would prop up the Castro regime, insisting that real change in Cuba requires both political reform and economic investment.

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Economist Oscar Elías Amor outlines how Cuba’s economy could be rebuilt On Radio Martí’s 'El futuro es ya,' economist Oscar Elías Amor said Cuba could rebuild through simultaneous political democratization and market-oriented reforms, but noted major obstacles: opaque state enterprises, unpaid debts, energy shortfalls and weak official data. He declined to corroborate a host-cited $18 billion figure tied to the military conglomerate Gaviota.

Cuba's economic revival hinges on political democratization and transparency, with expert Oscar Elías Amor outlining crucial reforms needed to attract investment and regain international finance.

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Commentary: Critics say Díaz‑Canel’s 'option 0' and 'creative resistance' offer no realistic economic plan for Cuba Commentators criticized Miguel Díaz‑Canel’s invocation of an 'option 0' and 'resistencia creativa' as lacking economic substance, warned that the country cannot afford energy shortages, and cited pauses in external oil supplies and a White House warning to Cuba.

Critics are slamming Díaz-Canel's 'option 0' and 'creative resistance' as hollow rhetoric that fails to address Cuba's dire economic reality and looming energy shortages.

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Cuban president says he's willing to hold talks with United States

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Cuban President willing to negotiate with US without pressure amid growing economic challenges $CBOE
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U.S. order targets oil shipments to Cuba; broadcaster warns of short fuel reserves On air, Mario Pentón said a U.S. presidential order imposing tariffs on entities that send oil to Cuba takes effect "this Friday," and cited Kpler estimates that Cuba has about 15–20 days of fuel at current consumption. The program relayed official denials and warned the pressure could escalate.

A new U.S. presidential order is set to impose tariffs on oil shipments to Cuba, raising fears of a fuel crisis and escalating tensions—could this be the tipping point for change?

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However, without major structural reforms particularly in energy, foreign investment, and tourism the outlook remains precarious. Independent assessments paint a more cautious picture, anticipating continued contraction.🇨🇺
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Fuel in Cuba will rise 500 percent starting in February as part of the government's efforts to fight shortages and a struggling economy. Learn more about what this means for Cuban consumers. #Cuba #Cubaeconomy #Cubafuel #Cubaprices #CGTNAmerica