The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, denied that the package of 176 economic measures approved by the Communist Party and the National Assembly represents a retreat towards capitalism. In an interview with Puerto Rican journalists broadcast by official media, he assured that the actions are sovereign and seek to strengthen the socialist model in the face of the complex crisis facing the island.
Measures in context
Díaz-Canel acknowledged that the initiatives have received criticism from both right-wing sectors and left-wing groups. However, he emphasized that this is an adaptation to current circumstances, not an abandonment of the country’s historical principles. The president insisted that a capitalist restoration is not promoted, but rather that he seeks to sustain the socialist system in an adverse environment.
The statements have generated a wide debate inside and outside Cuba. International analysts are closely observing whether these measures imply profound changes in the economic structure of the Caribbean nation. For now, the government maintains its official line: necessary adjustments, without ideological concessions.




