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The Investments Made by the Cuban Regime Don’t Activate the Economy

14ymedio, Elías Amor Bravo, Economist, 25 September 2022 — The recent publication of the Cuban National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI) entitled “Investments, selected indicators” in  the first half of 2022 concludes that investments reached 31,726.2 million pesos, an increase of 41% compared to the same period in 2021, when investments stood at 21,823.2 … Continue reading “The Investments Made by the Cuban Regime Don’t Activate the Economy”

Senora Bejarano and the Internal Control of Socialist State-Run Businesses in Cuba

Elías Amor Bravo, Economist, September 8, 2022–Cuban state-run businesses go from one mess to another. They spend more time receiving orders, executing them and subjected to controls than efficiently producing and generating wealth, which is what they should be dedicating themselves to. And now, as if the demands of the regime were not enough for … Continue reading “Senora Bejarano and the Internal Control of Socialist State-Run Businesses in Cuba”

What’s Going to Happen with Cuban President Diaz-Canel’s Foreign Exchange Market?

14ymedio, Elías Amor Bravo, Economist, 18 August 2022 — It’s difficult to answer this question. With the dollar in the informal market above 130 pesos and rising, Cubans see with concern how access to the currency that allows the purchase of basic necessities and services, which are not accessible in national currency, becomes increasingly complicated. … Continue reading “What’s Going to Happen with Cuban President Diaz-Canel’s Foreign Exchange Market?”

There Was No Show on the First Day of Cuba’s New Exchange Rate Initiative

14ymedio, Elias Amor Bravo, Economist, 6 August 2022 — The regime’s state press was surprised to see that the first day of the new measure of foreign exchange buying by the State “passed calmly and as planned.” What did they think was going to happen? Perhaps they had imagined one of those shows that the … Continue reading “There Was No Show on the First Day of Cuba’s New Exchange Rate Initiative”

The Cuban Minister of Economy Declares War on the Informal Exchange Market. Who Will Win?

14ymedio, Elías Amor Bravo, Valencia, 4 August 2022 — Finally, what was promised has been fulfilled. On July 21, Minister of Economy and Planning Alejandro Gil announced in the National Assembly a set of measures that, in his opinion, “within socialism will serve to strengthen the economy.” And yesterday, on State television’s Roundtable program, together with … Continue reading “The Cuban Minister of Economy Declares War on the Informal Exchange Market. Who Will Win?”

Cuba One Year Since July 11 (11J): The Blackouts Get Worse

14ymedio, Elias Amor Bravo, Economist, 9 July 2022 — We are approaching the first anniversary of July 11, the day when the Cuban people peacefully and courageously expressed that they were in a position to demand a political change for democracy, freedom and human rights in Cuba. And while the regime recreates itself in propaganda … Continue reading “Cuba One Year Since July 11 (11J): The Blackouts Get Worse”

Are Any Changes Coming in the Regime’s Economic Area?

Elías Amor Bravo, Economist. 16 July 2022 — Another character from the Party, who has decided to enter directly into economic affairs, is Joel Queipo Ruiz, identified in the State newspaper Granma as a member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Party and head of its Economic-Productive Department, a name that sounds … Continue reading “Are Any Changes Coming in the Regime’s Economic Area?”

Protest Breaks Out at the University of Camaguey After More Than 10 Hours Without Electricity

14ymedio, Havana, 15 June 2022 — After more than 10 hours without power, the residents of the central campus of the Ignacio Agramonte University, in Camagüey, exploded this Tuesday night in a protest that circulated through social networks and led to the intervention of the center’s management, even to the point of restoring the service. … Continue reading “Protest Breaks Out at the University of Camaguey After More Than 10 Hours Without Electricity”

Who Rules in Cuba Today?

14ymedio, Reinaldo Escobar, Havana, 15 June 2022 — It has been the reading of El tirano, el oficial y el cuerpo de lobos [The tyrant, the official and the wolf pack] by colleague Carlos Manuel Álvarez, which has motivated me to write this text, which neither argues nor attempts to add anything to his article, but … Continue reading “Who Rules in Cuba Today?”

Cuban Soft Drink Can Factories, Another Victim of the ‘Ordering Task’

14ymedio, Havana, June 9, 2022 — Since the beginning of January, the official press has reported the lack of cans and containers for soft drinks in Los Portales, the main company on the island, associated with Nestlé. The factory, which renovated its machinery in 2018 after a Swiss investment, went from 278 million units that … Continue reading “Cuban Soft Drink Can Factories, Another Victim of the ‘Ordering Task’”

The Price of Hard Currency Drops on the Black Market in Cuba

14ymedio, Havana, 25 May 2022 — The price of hard currency in Cuba is plummeting on the informal market. Not only has the freely convertible currency (MLC) fallen, but also the dollar and even the euro. “Last week the MLC rate was 125 pesos, but I could only sell at 10 to 110 pesos to … Continue reading “The Price of Hard Currency Drops on the Black Market in Cuba”

Competing with the ‘Mules’: The Cuban Government’s Complicated Goal for Remittances

14ymedio, Madrid, 18 May 2022 — Ending the limits on remittances sent from the U.S. to Cuba — one of the measures announced by Washington on Monday, in addition to resuming flights — seems to be one that could have the greatest impact on the Island. It is for the benefit of Cuban families, which … Continue reading “Competing with the ‘Mules’: The Cuban Government’s Complicated Goal for Remittances”

There Will be a Privileged Exchange Rate for Producers of High-Demand Goods in Cuba

14ymedio/EFE, Havana, 15 May 2022 — The Cuban government announced this Saturday that it will establish a special exchange rate for some state and private producers of high-demand goods. Without further details, the Minister of Economy, Alejandro Gil, explained that these sectors, “in a selective and gradual manner,” will be able to obtain foreign currency … Continue reading “There Will be a Privileged Exchange Rate for Producers of High-Demand Goods in Cuba”

Cuba: From the ‘Blockade’ to the Emigration Crisis

14ymedio, Elias Amor Bravo, Economist, 22 April 2022 — There are two phenomena that have affected the life of the Communist Regime in Cuba for six decades. The two are closely related and have also been used for the Cuban government’s own benefit every time it wanted to. To interpret both processes over such a … Continue reading “Cuba: From the ‘Blockade’ to the Emigration Crisis”

Hellish Transportation, Impossible Prices and Little Literature at the Havana Book Fair

14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodriguez, Havana, 21 April 2022 — The line this Thursday to take a bus to the fortress of San Carlos de La Cabaña, the venue for the XXX Havana Book Fair (FILH) until April 30, was long and crowded. The wait for transport was almost an hour, as transit is, once again, experiencing a crisis … Continue reading “Hellish Transportation, Impossible Prices and Little Literature at the Havana Book Fair”