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Cuba Announces Sweeping Overhaul of Struggling Communist Economy, But Obstacles Remain

Cuba Announces Sweeping Overhaul of Struggling Communist Economy, But Obstacles Remain
New York Times Wednesday 24 June 2026, 18:40 UTC By Frances Robles and David C. Adams 1 min read
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Workers in the production workshop of Dforja Creations, a private furniture company in Havana, in 2024.

Workers in the production workshop of Dforja Creations, a private furniture company in Havana, in 2024.
Cuba (LOCATION) Sweeping Overhaul (PERSON) Communist (ORG) Dforja Creations (ORG) Havana (LOCATION)
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