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1 – 10 of 42In an attempt to quell popular anger over soaring prices, Havana has imposed price caps on the private sector for six basic consumer goods. This may help fight inflation somewhat…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288398
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Price hikes for petrol, electricity, water and gas are among several adjustment measures that will drive up living costs, compounding already high inflation. Meanwhile…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285006
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CUBA: Economic reforms will see rising inequality
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES211318
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The handover was one of several changes to the politburo that have brought to an end the leadership of the 1959 revolution. The new politburo is nevertheless dominated by familiar…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260982
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CUBA/US: Trump rhetoric will endanger thaw
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES216524
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CUBA: Castro to maintain influence after stepping down
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES227694
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CUBA: Internet improvements will be slow
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES216669
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So far, state-sector price controls and price caps on food and private markets have prevented runaway inflation. However, producers are withholding goods or selling on the black…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260020
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CUBA/US: ‘Sonic attack’ diplomatic crisis will worsen
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES224896
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Political challenges facing Havana.