https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/raul-castro-steps-down-1?utm_campaign=ca_cigarimports_041721&utm_source=ca_cigarimports_041721&utm_medium=email&utm_content=4a962530df520e5a766b5d60522e6026

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[ameribbean expat]

As maximum leader, Raúl Castro tentatively initiated economic reforms in an effort to modernize Cuba’s stagnant economy. To create incentives for agricultural production, he authorized farmers to sell a percentage of their crops in private farmer’s markets; he designated a limited number of occupations to be licensed for small businesses and self-employment; permitted the use of cell phones, expanded Internet access and more. Of most consequence for Cuba’s economic development, Castro secretly negotiated a modus vivendi with the Obama administration. The historic accord to re-establish official diplomatic relations and work toward normalized economic ties was announced in December 2014, and resulted in a dramatic, if short-lived, expansion of Cuba’s tourist sector. The Trump administration rescinded Obama’s policy of positive engagement with Cuba, and the pandemic forced Cuba to close its borders to tourism for most of 2020.

[ameribbean expat]

Marvin Shanklin publication. Big El Rushbo buddy. Biden will cave like Obummer did.

[outofsalt]

Cuba wants our money not our freedom.

[plain talk]

Worst headline evah ...