Buried in the story about Cuba instituting some free market reforms is an interesting tidbit about loosening restrictions on imports. The common narrative implies that Cuba’s inability to function economically is a result of trade sanctions imposed by the US. But the reality is that many of Cuba’s sanctions are actually self-imposed: it’s less the case that Cubans can’t buy foreign brake pads for their cars because the US won’t allow it, but more the case that communist officialdom has always stood in their way.
The plan includes more space for private businesses, imports and exports without state intermediation, free hiring of personnel, authorization for private banks and investment by Cubans abroad. It even permits fast-food chains to establish themselves on the island.
Cuba’s Property Confiscation
Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro’s government
“The 6-3 decision was the second in as many months in favor of U.S. owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by the Communist government more than 65 years ago.”
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/23/supreme-court-oks-exxonmobil-lawsuit-over-cuban-property-seized-by-fidel-castros-government/
Perhaps New York City and Chicago mobsters will sue to get their Havana casinos returned.
The heirs of Hyman Roth heartily agree …
L – Fast food chains drive up health care costs due to their role in increasing chronic disease in the U.S. and Canada and also, is a metric of destruction in many other countries. Highly, refined carbohydrate food and flavoured drinks are addictive by design.
There is a science of addiction for food. Just as there is a science addiction for gambling.
Are you mentally retarded?
Serious question.
Cuba has been a disaster for the peons since Castro took over.
Hundreds of countries could trade with Cuba despite the US embargo yet it continued to be a communist shit hole(except for the resorts).
Commies gonna commie.
It may be spelled Cuba,
but it’s pronounced Canada.