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Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel admitted the communist model requires 'urgent changes' to overcome a major crisis, citing internal obstacles alongside the US oil blockade.

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Cuba

Who
Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel, Communist Party Central Committee
What
Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel admitted the communist model requires 'urgent changes' to overcome a major crisis, citing internal obstacles alongside the US oil blockade.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:20:46 GMT · 14h 15m ago
Where
Cuba ·
Why
The changes are necessary to address Cuba's worst economic crisis in living memory, characterized by power cuts and shortages, exacerbated by a US oil blockade and internal inefficiencies.
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Cuba's government is pursuing radical economic reforms, including boosting the private sector and attracting foreign investment, to prevent further collapse amid US pressure and internal challenges. This shift could alter Cuba's long-standing communist economic model.

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