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  1. Punishing US sanctions are compelling Cuba to change its economic model.
  2. Cuba announced major economic reforms, allowing private restaurant chains and inviting international franchises to invest.
  3. Cuba's economic reforms are being put to a vote in the National Assembly.
  4. Cuban leaders, including Díaz-Canel and Marrero Cruz, addressed the National Assembly regarding economic transformations and Cuba's reliance on external support.

Cuban Leaders Address Energy Shortages and Food Prices Amid Economic Reforms

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Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged the urgent need for improvements in power outages and food shortages in Cuba during a visit to the Ministry of the Food Industry. He noted that local rice prices have risen significantly following price liberalization outlined in Decree 156/2026. The Electric Union reported that only 1,000 MW was available against a demand of 2,250 MW in the early hours, and the Felton thermoelectric plant is scheduled to be offline for three weeks.

From cubaheadlines.com

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The discussion takes place as Cuba's economic reforms are being put to a vote in the National Assembly of People's Power. Leaders linked electricity generation directly to food production, emphasizing that the economic transformations must be leveraged to improve the business system.

Cuban leaders, including Miguel Díaz-Canel and Manuel Marrero Cruz, recently addressed the National Assembly regarding economic transformations and Cuba's reliance on external support.

From cubaheadlines.com

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  • CubaSpeculative

    The national economy could face systemic stress due to severe energy and food shortages.

  • Villa ClaraSpeculative

    Local markets might experience increased costs following price liberalization.

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