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Cuba Opens State Sectors to Private, Approves 176 Reforms

7/31/2026

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President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced that state sectors will open to private industry while healthcare, science, culture and services stay public.
The National Assembly approved 176 measures, including an agriculture law that streamlines land use for Cubans, foreigners and private firms.
Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz said 200 firms received wholesale fuel-distribution permits, a foreign fuel-import venture was authorized, and lawmakers removed over 40 restrictions to let private companies import medications.

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President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced that state sectors will open to private industry while healthcare, science, culture and services stay public.
The National Assembly approved 176 measures, including an agriculture law that streamlines land use for Cubans, foreigners and private firms.
Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz said 200 firms received wholesale fuel-distribution permits, a foreign fuel-import venture was authorized, and lawmakers removed over 40 restrictions to let private companies import medications.