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"publishedAt": "2026-06-22T17:22:00.000Z",
"site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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"textContent": "Cuba has announced sweeping economic changes that, despite constitutional guarantees of socialism, introduce measures commonly associated with capitalism. The reforms come amid mounting economic pressure and, according to observers, reflect not only longstanding U.S. demands but also encouragement from Russia and China.\nThe island's economic situation has deteriorated sharply, prompting the Communist leadership to launch what many compare to the shock reforms implemented in Russia during the early 1990s.\nEconomic Crisis Pushes Havana Toward Reform\n\nU.S. Vice President J. D. Vance recently stated that Washington is engaged in discussions with the Cuban government regarding potential changes on the island. According to Vance, relations between the United States and Cuba could improve if Havana makes what he described as \"reasonable decisions.\"",
"title": "Cuba Moves Toward Market Economy as Government Unveils Historic Reforms"
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