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Authorities will also unify Cuba’s two currencies, keeping the peso but eliminating the convertible peso, Reuters said.
Miguel Diaz-Canel
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Cuba wants to jump start a state-dominated economy hit hard by Venezuela’s implosion, US sanctions and a pandemic.
![Jenifer Reyes, 5, sits in a bus beside her father on Friday in Havana, Cuba as coronavirus lockdowns eased and residents were able once again to use public transport, go to the beach and enjoy the city's famed Malecon seafront drive [Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/63dd44fbeb3545e4918d1e79a53a1601_18.jpeg?resize=570%2C380)
‘From the economic point of view, the pandemic has been terrible for me, but I hope everything will...
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A hostile Trump administration and crises in Venezuela have left the landmark Obama-era detente...
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The EU says it will continue helping Cuba to develop its economy following reimposition of US sanctions.
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Rights group says detentions show not much has changed since Raul Castro handed over power to a younger leader in 2018.
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The electoral law allows for both a president and a prime minister but bars a multiparty system.
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US National Security Advisor Bolton announces new restrictions and sanctions against the three countries.
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The deal is aimed at speeding up connectivity to help bring communications on the island into the 21st century.
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Although Cubans voted overwhelmingly to approve the Constitution, Sunday’s vote saw a growing portion express dissent.
Nearly 87 percent of Cuban voters approved new constitution, which updates some financial, electoral and criminal laws.
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As controversial new leaders find their feet and crises continue, here are the stories to look out for this year.
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The draft, which includes changes proposed by citizens, is expected to go to a referendum on February 24.
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Controversial rule that would have allowed only one business licence for each person and location has been dropped.