VOICED : Cuba abierta a reconocer microempresas privadas

Cuba is considering recognizing small private enterprises after decades of restrictions. The Communist Party's recent congress hinted at allowing private businesses, marking a shift in economic policy. This change follows President Raúl Castro's call for economic openness. The potential expansion could provide more jobs, especially benefiting Cuban women. However, the recognition of microenterprises depends on parliamentary approval, and skepticism remains about the effectiveness of new laws. Since 2008, reforms have allowed self-employment under strict regulations. Historically, Cuba nationalized industries in 1968 after the socialist revolution.

What significant change is Cuba considering after 48 years of restrictions?

• Recognizing small private businesses

• Allowing foreign investments

• Privatizing large industries

• Opening new state-owned enterprises

What does President Raúl Castro encourage in the economic opening?

• Maintaining strict regulations

• Moving beyond euphemisms

• Increasing state control

• Focusing on large enterprises

What is required for the recognition of microenterprises to become law?

• Presidential decree

• Public referendum

• Parliamentary approval

• International agreement

Since when have Cubans had the option to work independently under certain restrictions?

• 1968

• 2008

• 2015

• 1990

What major event in 1968 affected small and medium industries in Cuba?

• Establishment of foreign partnerships

• Opening of free markets

• Nationalization following the socialist revolution

• Introduction of new trade policies