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According to Cuba, United States sanctions are impeding its efforts to open the economy to private investment. The US has reportedly demanded that Cuba open up to private investment, prompting Cuba to pass sweeping reforms designed to encourage this investment.

Cuba claims that ongoing U.S. sanctions are obstructing its efforts to open up the economy to private investment, despite passing sweeping domestic reforms. Cuban officials argued that successive penalties and an oil blockade have exacerbated blackouts and shortages of medicine and food, causing some companies like Meliá to pull out. Experts added that they suggested the current US policy goal is not only economic opening but also overhauling the political system.

Cuba asserts that U.S. sanctions are obstructing its efforts to open the economy to private investment. The UN ambassador questioned why Washington continues imposing penalties, noting these measures have worsened blackouts and deepened shortages in the island nation. Experts stated that these persistent U.S. actions prevent foreign investment and aim toward changing the nature of the Cuban political system.

The E.U. is opening bids for seven massive AI computing hubs as part of a €30 billion initiative, aiming to use €10 billion in public funds to attract €20 billion in private investment. Construction is set to begin in 2027.

Funding gaps are hindering western critical mineral objectives, and government-backed financing is needed to attract private investment to break China's grip on production.

Enugu is set to host Africa’s gaming and tech leaders for EGC2026, aiming to boost investment and innovation. The conference will reinforce Enugu's reputation as a technology hub under Governor Peter Mbah's administration.

India's rupee weakness is attributed to subdued private investment and uncertainty about the business climate, according to the article. The issue is described as being misdiagnosed.

Trump's housing chief criticized New York City's housing policies, arguing they discourage private investment and worsen affordability. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposals include rent freezes for stabilized apartments and higher taxes on corporations and wealthy residents to fund affordable housing, contrasting with the Trump administration's focus on reducing regulations and expanding housing supply.

Canada's new nuclear strategy aims to build up to 10 new plants, requiring private investment to offset high construction costs. The government plans to de-risk projects to attract large investors, including pension funds.

African governments are exploring new methods to finance development as aid budgets shrink and donor priorities shift. Strategies include mobilizing pension funds, attracting private investment, and strengthening regional partnerships.

Peru's central bank has increased its 2026 growth forecast to 3.4 percent, a more optimistic projection than global forecasters, due to expected growth in private investment.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan emphasizes private investment as the key to boosting the state's economy, dismissing Opposition claims that the UDF is pushing privatization. The government plans to introduce new economic models.

Kerala's Budget focuses on attracting private investment but does not mention public sector undertaking (PSU) projects. The industrial sector is allocated ₹1,115.48 crore, while the Industries and Minerals sector receives ₹1,558.08 crore.

Raul Castro supports economic reforms to address Cuba's struggling economy under the US embargo. The proposed measures include expanding private investment, attracting capital from Cubans abroad, and reducing the state's role, with lawmakers expected to approve key changes this week.

Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh highlights the importance of private investment and outlines plans for comprehensive development and marketing initiatives to strengthen Kerala’s tourism sector.

Venezuela's National Assembly initially approved a reform to open the power sector to private investment via long-term concessions, aiming to reverse two decades of blackouts. The reform ends the state-owned National Electric Corporation's (Corpoelec) monopoly but requires final approval.