Cuban Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Reforms to Socialist Model Under US Pressure

The Australian—Cuba's National Assembly approved sweeping changes to the country's socialist economic model as the island faces mounting pressure from the United States. The reforms include measures intended to attract foreign investment and stimulate a stagnant economy gripped by fuel shortages, blackouts, and food scarcity. Analysts said the changes represent the most significant structural shift to Cuba's system in decades, though critics argued they fall short of meaningful political liberalization. The move came as Washington maintained its embargo and increased economic pressure on Havana.

• The Australian — Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model - The Australian
• Daily Maverick — Daily Maverick: Cuban legislators passed the overhaul aimed at reviving the failing economy.
• Reuters — Cuban lawmakers formally approved the economic reform package.
• Reuters — Cuba proposes sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure
• The Straits Times — Cuba proposed sweeping reforms to its socialist model under pressure from Washington.