Dossier
Cuba's National Assembly
Coverage of Cuba's National Assembly in the Nexus archive.
- Cuba approves its deepest market reforms in over a decade amid public skepticism
Cuba's National Assembly approved 176 measures introducing market reforms, the most significant since Raúl Castro's 2011 reforms. The government cites the worst economic crisis in decades as the reason, though public skepticism remains.
- Cuba humanitarian aid deal puts Catholic Church in control as regime teeters
Cuba faces severe humanitarian shortages, prompting a U.S.-Cuba aid deal managed by the Catholic Church and NGOs. The Trump administration pledged $100 million in aid, but logistical challenges like fuel shortages hinder delivery. Analysts suggest the crisis may force regime changes as Cuba's leadership struggles to address economic and social instability.