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  1. The US imposed an oil blockade and sanctions on Cuba while simultaneously exploring possible improvements in bilateral relations.
  2. Potential deals regarding Cuba's existing state apparatus were reported by the Financial Times.
  3. Issues regarding monopolistic control and financial opacity within Cuba's state apparatus, involving GAESA, were reported starting on May 27th.
  4. The US questions GAESA about economic failures and reviews its assets, which control 40-70% of Cuba's GDP.

ECLAC Projects 10.3% Output Fall in Cuba Amid Sanctions and State Control

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What happened

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The UN regional commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projects that Cuba's output will fall by 10.3% in 2026. This follows a 3.8% output fall recorded in 2025. GAESA, a military holding company, is estimated by US officials to control 40 percent or more of the Cuban economy.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The projected contraction is the weakest forecast in the region, where ECLAC expects 2.2% growth in 2026. The economic decline is attributed to US sanctions and the state's monopolistic control over key sectors like nickel, oil, and hotels.

The United States has been questioning GAESA regarding economic failures and reviewing its assets, which control 40-70% of Cuba's GDP.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • CubaThe sovereign state whose economy is projected to contract
  • Miguel Díaz-CanelTop leader of Cuba, who reported that 73% of hotels were shut

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CubaSpeculative

    The output fall and state control might lead to severe operational collapse for the Cuban economy

  • ChinaSpeculative

    Cuba's economic weakness could increase its strategic dependency on China for aid and trade

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