Cuba - September 23, 2025
Historical Perspectives on Pre-Castro Cuba
Speech excerpt from Florida Senator Marco Rubio delivered at the Republican National Convention explores perspectives on Cuba's history prior to the Castro era.
Cuba Meat Trade Headlines
Cuba - September 23, 2025
Cuba - March 7, 2011
New Processing Facility Inaugurated
A modern meat processing plant has commenced operations as part of Cuba's dual-currency investment initiative, marking advancement in the nation's food production infrastructure.
Cuba - September 26, 2010
Economic Restructuring Opens Private Enterprise
With union backing, Cuba reveals plans to eliminate 500,000 state positions by March as the government pursues economic efficiency improvements. President Raúl Castro aims to reduce 1 million state jobs by 2015.
Cuba - September 18, 2010
Economic Model Acknowledgement
Fidel Castro acknowledges challenges with Cuba's economic framework in conversation with American journalist, marking a noteworthy commentary on domestic policy from the former leader.
Cuba - August 28, 2010
Agricultural Land Distribution Expands
The government has allocated over one million hectares to small-scale farmers in usufruct agreements, a key reform by President Raúl Castro designed to stimulate food production and reduce costly imports.
Cuba - August 27, 2010
Cattle Industry Shows Growth
National statistics reveal cooperative cattle sales to government increased nearly 50%, totaling 3,842 tons of beef. Milk production also rose to over 215 million liters, achieving 4% growth despite drought conditions and reduced feed imports.
Cuba - August 21, 2010
US Agricultural Imports Decline Significantly
Cuba has reduced agricultural purchases from the United States by 28% amid financial constraints, even as legislation to ease travel restrictions and facilitate food sales advances through Congress.