Cuban economy needs ‘urgent changes’ as US blockade deepens crisis, says president

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel called for urgent economic reforms on Thursday amidst a deepening crisis exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade. He cited China and Vietnam as potential models while stressing that necessary changes, although contentious, cannot be delayed. Díaz-Canel's remarks signal a critical moment for Cuba as it faces severe shortages and disruptions.

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