Category Archives: News on the Cuban Economy

El País, 3 de agosto: Menos Estado y más trabajo http://www.elpais.com/articulo/internacional/Estado/trabajo/elpepuint/20100803elpepiint_9/Tes

El Nuevo Herald, 3 de agosto: Escepticismo entre los cubanos ante nuevas medidas económicas http://www.elnuevoherald.com/2010/08/02/776433/la-abarcadora-economia-estatal.html

Toronto Star, August 3: Canadian teen stuck in Cuba hits another roadblock http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/843136–canadian-teen-stuck-in-cuba-hits-another-roadblock

Cuba Standard.Com, August 3: Sol Meliá reports profitable first-half http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/08/02/sol-melia-reports-profitable-first-half/

Cuba Standard.Com, August 3: Castro quietly names new head of customs office http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/08/02/castro-quietly-names-new-head-of-customs-office/

Cuba Standard.Com, August 2: Talks on 16 golf course projects to start in 2011 http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/08/02/tourism-minister-talks-on-16-golf-course-projects-to-start-in-2011/

The Guardian, August 2: Raúl Castro to allow Cubans more private sector jobs http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/aug/02/raul-castro-cubans-private-working

AFP, August 2: Cuba eyes more self-employment, not market reforms ttp://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jMRvWdk8SNlIcTxANWhygq6rUuTg

Granma, 2 de agosto: Discurso de Raúl Castro ante la Asamblea Nacional http://www.granma.cubaweb.cu/2010/08/02/nacional/artic01.html

AFP, 2 de agosto: Venderán casas a extranjeros en la isla http://www.elnuevoherald.com/2010/08/01/776021/cuba-vendera-casas-en-campos-de.html

Cuba Standard.Com, August 2: Crude oil storage facility going up in Matanzas http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/08/02/crude-oil-storage-facility-going-up-in-matanzas/

EFE, 1 de agosto: Cuba se propone actualizar “con calma” el modelo socialista, no reformarlo http://es.noticias.yahoo.com/9/20100801/twl-cuba-se-propone-actualizar-con-calma-e1e34ad.html

BBC Mundo, 1 de agosto: Los brazos perdidos http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/mundo/cartas_desde_cuba/2010/07/los_brazos_perdidos.html#more

Cubaencuentro, 31 de julio: Acuerdos comerciales entre Venezuela y Cuba son insostenibles, según expertos http://www.cubaencuentro.com/internacional/noticias/acuerdos-comerciales-entre-venezuela-y-cuba-son-insostenibles-segun-expertos-241681

EFE, 31 de julio: La Asamblea de Cuba estudiará la agenda económica del país, sumido en una grave crisis http://es.noticias.yahoo.com/9/20100731/twl-la-asamblea-de-cuba-estudiara-la-age-e1e34ad.html

Cuba Standard.Com, 31 de julio: Chief justice expressing concern about unpaid bills http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/07/30/chief-justice-expressing-concern-about-unpaid-bills/

Opciones, 31 de julio: Producir, prioridad para impulsar la economía http://www.opciones.cu/leer.asp?idnuevo=4354

Opciones, 31 de julio: Comisión agroalimentaria: radiografía de la sustentabilidad http://www.opciones.cu/leer.asp?idnuevo=4359

EFE, 31 de julio: China y Cuba apuestan por reforzar relación económica y cooperación bilateral http://es.noticias.yahoo.com/9/20100731/twl-china-y-cuba-apuestan-por-reforzar-r-e1e34ad.html

Reuters, July 30: Cuba readies to dive into offshore oil exploration http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN3019123020100730

EFE, 30 de julio: La sequía sigue afectando a Cuba a pesar de las lluvias de julio http://es.noticias.yahoo.com/9/20100730/tsc-la-sequia-sigue-afectando-a-cuba-a-p-23e7ce8.html

The Miami Herald, July 30: Church backs self-employment, enterprise http://miamiherald.typepad.com/cuban_colada/2010/07/church-backs-selfemployment-enterprise.html

Palabra Nueva, julio-agosto: Sobre libertad y liberalizaciones http://www.palabranueva.net/contens/1007/0001014.htm

Cuba Standard.Com, July 30: Kuwait prime minister to sign agreement this weekendhttp://www.cubastandard.com/2010/07/29/kuwait-prime-minister-to-sign-agreement-this-weekend/

VOA, July 29: US Rice Farmers Push For Cuba Trade Opening http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/americas/US-Rice-Farmers-Push-For-Cuba-Trade-Opening-99554134.html

The Hill, July 29: Lifting the travel ban would prop up Castro  regime http://thehill.com/opinion/op-ed/111739-lifting-the-travel-ban-would-prop-up-castro-regime

AP, July 29: Cuba: Deficit lower than expected for 2010 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100729/ap_on_bi_ge/cb_cuba_economy_1

People’s Daily, July 29: Cuba to go on supporting Haiti’s reconstruction http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90852/7087807.html

Cuba Standard.Com, July 29: Sherritt 2nd quarter: Stagnating nickel production, higher earnings http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/07/28/sherritt-2nd-quarter-stagnating-nickel-production-higher-earnings/

CTV.CA, July 29: Cuban officials finally release Ontario man http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100729/lecompte-released-cuba-100729/20100729/?hub=TorontoNewHome

AFP, 29 de julio: Cuba busca revertir el derrumbe del 90% en la producción de café http://es.noticias.yahoo.com/12/20100729/tbs-cuba-busca-revertir-el-derrumbe-del-5268574.html

Granma, julio 29: Debaten diputados asuntos socioeconómicos del país http://www.granma.cubaweb.cu/2010/07/29/nacional/artic05.html

Cubanet, 29 de julio: ¿Volverán los apagones? http://www.cubanet.org/CNews/y2010/julio2010/29_C_2.html

Granma, 29 de julio: Librar de trabas las relaciones contractuales http://www.granma.cubaweb.cu/2010/07/29/nacional/artic01.html

Globe & Mail, 28 de julio: Stranded teen could impede tourism, Havana told http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/stranded-teen-could-impede-tourism-havana-told/article1654915/

DFAIT, July 28: Canada Expresses Concern over Canadians Detained in Cuba http://www.international.gc.ca/media/state-etat/news-communiques/2010/240.aspx?lang=eng

EFE, 28 de julio: Ministra cubana insta a estar “alertas” sobre el derrame en el Golfo de México http://es.noticias.yahoo.com/9/20100728/twl-ministra-cubana-insta-a-estar-alerta-6aad12c.html

IPS, agosto de 2004: OPINIÓN ESPECIALIZADA: Secuelas indeseables http://cubaalamano.net/sitio/client/articulo_ips.php?id=176

Granma, 28 de julio: Apostar por la avicultura casera http://www.granma.cubaweb.cu/2010/07/28/nacional/artic01.html

Reuters, July 27: U.S. food sales to Cuba in steep decline http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2724344120100727

Euronews, July 27: Layoffs Loom in Cuba’s Moribund Economy http://www.euronews.net/2010/07/27/layoffs-loom-in-cuba-s-moribund-economy/

Euronews, July 27: Crisis in Cuba? An Analyst’s Insight http://www.euronews.net/2010/07/27/crisis-in-cuba-an-analyst-s-insight/

International Business Times, July 27: No cigars: embargo lift wouldn’t do much for Cuba’s paralyzed economy http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/38637/20100727/cuba-economy-embargo.htm

Xinhua, July 27: Cuba, Venezuela sign over 100 cooperation agreements http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-07/27/c_13416895.htm

Granma International, July 27: Closing speech by Raúl Castro at the 1st Cuba-Venezuela Presidential Summit http://www.granma.cu/ingles/cuba-i/27-julio-we.html

Granma, 27 de julio: Acta Final de la II Reunión de Alto Nivel de la Unión Económica Cuba-Venezuela ttp://www.granma.cubaweb.cu/2010/07/27/nacional/artic03.html

Reuters, July 26: Cuba will not be rushed into reform, VP says http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE66P40320100726

Juventud Rebelde, 26 de julio: Cuba cambiará lo que deba ser cambiado, a su paso, sin ceder a presiones externas  http://www.juventudrebelde.cu/cuba/2010-07-26/cuba-cambiara-lo-que-deba-ser-cambiado-a-su-paso-sin-ceder-a-presiones-externas-fotos/

Granma, 26 de julio: Cuba y Venezuela avanzan relaciones http://www.granma.cubaweb.cu/2010/07/26/nacional/artic08.html

Cuba Standard.Com, July 26: Venezuela discussing investments in pharmaceuticals, steel, mining http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/07/25/venezuela-discussing-investments-in-pharmaceuticals/

The Age.Com.Au, July 26: Fidel Castro out to show he and revolution live on http://www.theage.com.au/world/fidel-castro-out-to-show-he-and-revolution-live-on-20100725-10qgf.html

Cubanet, 26 de julio: De espaldas a la corrupción http://www.cubanet.org/CNews/y2010/julio2010/26_C_1.html

EFE, 25 de julio: Cuba y Venezuela celebran reunión ministerial para incrementar sus relaciones http://es.noticias.yahoo.com/9/20100725/twl-cuba-y-venezuela-celebran-reunion-mi-e1e34ad.html

CBS News, July 24: Cubans Wait to Hear News on Bread and Butter Issueshttp://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503543_162-20011586-503543.html

Houston Chronicle, July 24: Advocates for Cuba trade http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/7122754.html

Latin American Herald Tribune, July 24: Cuba? Please, continue to hold http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=361049&CategoryId=14510

IPS, 24 de julio: Crece turismo cubano http://cubaalamano.net/sitio/client/brief.php?id=8175

Granma, 24 de julio: Analizan insuficiencias en el sector agrícola http://www.granma.cubaweb.cu/2010/07/24/nacional/artic03.html

Reuters, July 24: As Cubans wait, Castro to mark revolution’s start http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFTRE66N25620100724?sp=true

Cuba Standard.Com, July 23: Faced with budget cuts, Raúl changes health ministers http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/07/23/faed-with-budget-cuts-raul-changes-health-ministers/

Cuba Standard.Com, July 23: UN report recognizes slow progress in economic reform http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/07/24/un-report-recognizes-slow-progress-in-economic-reform/

ECLAC, Latin America and the Caribbean to Grow 5.2% in 2010 http://www.eclac.org/cgi-bin/getProd.asp?xml=/prensa/noticias/comunicados/4/40264/P40264.xml&xsl=/prensa/tpl-i/p6f.xsl&base=/tpl-i/top-bottom.xsl

Cubanet, 23 de julio: Los vegueros de Karl Marx http://www.cubanet.org/CNews/y2010/julio2010/23_C_1.html

Reuters, July 21: TABLE-U.N. sees strong Latam economic expansion in 2010 http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2114613920100721

Cuba Standard.Com, July 23: Tourism drops slightly in June http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/07/22/tourism-drops-slightly-in-june/

Granma, 23 de julio: Modificación de la división política administrativa. Mejor atención al pueblo y más funcional http://www.granma.cubaweb.cu/2010/07/23/nacional/artic02.html

Latin American Herald Tribune, July 22: Cuban Sugar Industry Needs Further Reform, Ruling Party Says http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=360972&CategoryId=14510

Cuba Standard.Com, July 22: CIM expands manufacturing capacity http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/07/20/cim-expands-manufacturing-capacity/

Bloomberg, July 22: Caribbean Weather Systems Pose Storm Risks for Cuba, Mexico, Center Says http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-22/caribbean-weather-systems-pose-storm-risks-for-cuba-mexico-center-says.html

Granma, 22 de julio: El otro fantasma de la eficiencia azucarera http://www.granma.cubaweb.cu/2010/07/22/nacional/artic01.html

Cubanet, 22 de julio: El horizonte agrícola http://www.cubanet.org/CNews/y2010/julio2010/22_C_3.html

Granma, 22 de julio: Pleno del Partido en Pinar del Río analiza producción de alimentos http://www.granma.cubaweb.cu/2010/07/22/nacional/artic04.html

Cuba Standard.Com, July 21: Drought affecting rice crop http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/07/21/drought-affecting-rice-crop/

AFP, 21 de julio: Parlamento cubano discutirá el 1 de agosto crítico problema económico http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h38QVtyiEgC3RGr7s1cjM0XRKs4w

Chicago Tribune, July 20: Cruise lines could tie up in Cuba — eventually http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-07-20/travel/sc-trav-0720-strip-cuba-cruise-20100720_1_travel-ban-cruise-lines-international-association-lines-serving-north-america

Mirror.co.uk, July 20: Cuba libre for British cruise ships http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/captain-greybeard/2010/07/cuba-libre-for-british-cruise.html

Juventud Rebelde, 20 de julio: Debate parlamentario en sintonía con la reorganización de la sociedad http://www.juventudrebelde.cu/cuba/2010-07-20/debate-parlamentario-en-sintonia-con-la-reorganizacion-de-la-sociedad/

Cuba Standard.Com, July 20: Washington may grant Cuba licenses to U.S. oil spill firms http://www.cubastandard.com/2010/07/20/washington-grants-cuba-licenses-to-u-s-oil-spill-firms/