Cuba to open pharmacies and gas stations to private firms
Cuba moved on Wednesday to open several crisis-hit sectors of its economy to private firms, including pharmacies, petrol distribution, port services and aged care.
Authorities lifted restrictions through a long decree as the communist government tried to ease acute shortages of basic goods.
The move loosens decades-old party doctrine in sectors that have been tightly controlled by the state.
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Cuba moved to open several crisis-hit sectors of its economy to private firms.
Authorities lifted restrictions in sectors including petrol distribution, port services, aged care and pharmacies.
The change was made through a long decree.
The loosening affects decades-old party doctrine.
Source note: AFP news report published on 29 July 2026 at 13:42:15 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The supplied item does not give implementation dates or details on how private firms will operate in the newly opened sectors.
Source
AFP news report published on .