Business & Economy

Congested ETECSA outlets in Havana

The Cuban capital awoke today with long lines at all outlets of the Telecommunications Company (ETECSA), with customers hoping to activate a new phone line. From now until August 23, Cubacel is offering the possibility to activate a line for the price of 30 CUC (33 USD), which includes a free initial balance of 30 CUC.

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Cuba Has New Business Trade Group

The Cuban government created the new Foreign Trade Enterprise Group (GECOMEX), integrated by twelve export and import companies. It will be subordinate to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment.

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Cuba: The Day After Tomorrow with Juan Valdes Paz (II)

Cuban economist Juan Valdes Paz concludes part two of our interview with another powerful statement: “Economically speaking, Cuba is a ruined enterprise. However, for the vast majority of the population, the revolutionary project – independence, justice and development – is the country’s only means of salvation in today’s hostile world.”

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Cuba Launches New Medicinal Soap

A new, Cuban-made medicinal soap has been on sale at different State markets around Havana for two months. According to press reports, the new product “has been proven efficient in the elimination of underarm, vaginal and foot odors.”

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Cuba: The Day After Tomorrow (Part I)

Professor Juan Valdes Paz’ opening remarks for his interview with HT were a bombshell: “Cuba’s current leadership will have walked away from the historical stage with a minimum sense of achievement if it manages to encourage the creation of a viable and sustainable economic system for the country.”

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