Raul Castro backs sweeping Cuba reforms to revive struggling economy

 Comments | Time: 2026-06-18 14:16:36
Cuba's former president Raul Castro on Wednesday backed sweeping economic reforms proposed by the government to revive the crisis-hit economy amid a longstanding US embargo. The measures would expand private investment, attract capital from Cubans abroad and reduce the state's role, with lawmakers expected to approve key changes this week. Top: 9Down: 53