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Cuban President Díaz-Canel Unveils Economic Reforms Amid New US Sanctions

In a bid to stimulate growth, President Díaz-Canel has announced economic reforms targeting tourism, foreign trade, and private business, despite facing new US sanctions.

Editorial StaffJune 12, 20261 MIN READ

On June 12, 2026, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel introduced a series of economic reforms aimed at revitalizing the island's economy, which has been significantly impacted by the US embargo.

The reforms focus on enhancing tourism, foreign trade, and encouraging private business initiatives, which are seen as crucial for economic recovery.

However, the announcement comes in the context of new US sanctions that may complicate the implementation of these reforms and the overall recovery efforts.