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Part of Cuba announced major economic reforms, allowing private restaurant chains and inviting international franchises to invest.

How will the approval of sweeping economic reforms affect the National Assembly of People's Power?

The National Assembly unanimously approved major reforms to Cuba's socialist economy. The National Assembly of People's Power unanimously approved a package of over 175 sweeping economic reforms late on Thursday afternoon. These measures represent the single largest shift to Cuba's socialist model in decades. The reforms aim to liberalize the economy, allowing private real estate development and transforming state-owned businesses into private commercial ventures. The changes are intended to help the country survive severe economic pressure from U.S. sanctions.

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  • The measures include upwards of 175 reforms aimed at rolling back the state’s role in the economy.cbc.ca, scmp.com
  • The reforms would allow the sale of state-owned properties to national and foreign legal entities and individuals.cbc.ca
  • Businesses would be permitted to hire more than 100 employees and own multiple private businesses for the first time.cbc.ca
  • The list of measures received a rubber stamp unanimous vote late on Thursday afternoon from the National Assembly.cbc.ca

Why it matters

The approval of these reforms marks the single largest change to Cuba's socialist model since the 1959 revolution. The state-run economy has struggled since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and severe U.S. sanctions, including an oil blockade, have devastated the economy, forcing an exodus of foreign businesses and decimating the tourism industry.

These changes fundamentally alter the legislative mandate of the National Assembly, shifting it from purely upholding a state-controlled model to formally endorsing a market-oriented approach. This shift is driven by extreme pressure from the United States, which has left Cuba with little room to maneuver economically.

What we don't know yet

  • How quickly will the vast array of new measures be implemented?
  • What specific mechanisms will facilitate the movement of private capital in the new system?

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The U.S. lifts sanctions on CubaThe urgency driving the need for these sweeping economic reforms would decrease, potentially slowing their implementation.
The government finds alternative funding sources not reliant on private investmentThe necessity of privatizing state assets and opening the economy to foreign entities would be reduced.

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