{"id":2580284,"date":"2026-03-16T10:41:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cuba-opens-private-sector-investment-to-nationals-in-us\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:46:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:46:45","slug":"cuba-opens-private-sector-investment-to-nationals-in-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cuba-opens-private-sector-investment-to-nationals-in-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuba opens private-sector investment to nationals in US"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcuba-opens-private-sector-investment-to-nationals-in-us%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2580284&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Cuba is considering a major economic shift by allowing Cuban nationals living in the United States to invest in private businesses on the island, signaling a potential departure from decades of state-led economic control as the country faces a deep crisis.Cuban Deputy prime Minister Oscar P\u00e9rez-Oliva Fraga said Havana is open to a \u201cfluid commercial relationship\u201d with the U.S. and Cuban families abroad, a view echoed by NBC News.If enacted, the change would mark a significant policy departure from the restrictions that have limited diaspora participation in the economy; Cuba has <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >long maintained tight state control<\/a> despite gradually permitting some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/comparing-cuba-to-its-capitalistic-neighbors\/\" title=\"Comparing ... To Its Capitalistic Neighbors\">private enterprises<\/a> and, earlier this month, rules allowing public-private partnerships for the first time in nearly 70 years. The government argues the U.S. blockade has blocked access to financing, technology, and markets, while it seeks to create a dynamic business surroundings by reviving mining, tourism, and updating the power grid.Cuba\u2019s economy has been battered by declining tourism, power shortages, and reduced oil shipments, fueling frequent blackouts and shortages of fuel, food, and medicine. The proposed reform comes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portlands-mayor-extends-state-of-emergency-amid-antifa-blm-terror-after-chauvin-trial\/\" title=\"Portland\u2019s mayor extends ... of emergency amid Antifa, BLM terror after Chauvin trial\">amid heightened tensions<\/a> with Washington under President Donald Trump, who tightened sanctions and travel limits and suggested the crisis could yield major concessions, though talks to ease tensions continue. Even if diaspora investment is allowed, U.S. sanctions could still complicate the effort.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Cuba opens private-sector investment to nationals in US<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2532027\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cuba\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"212\">Cuba<\/a> is preparing to allow <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cuban-americans\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"5778\">Cuban nationals<\/a> living in the United States to invest in private businesses on the island, a possible shift in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/economic-policy\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3402\">economic policy<\/a> as the communist-run country struggles through one of the deepest economic crises in decades.<\/p>\n<p>Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Oscar P&eacute;rez-Oliva Fraga said <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/havana\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4888\">Havana<\/a> is open to having a &ldquo;fluid commercial relationship&rdquo; with the U.S. and Cuban families living in America, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/cuba\/cuba-allow-nationals-living-abroad-invest-businesses-island-economy-rcna263637?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma&amp;taid=69b7fedf20a7c800019031bf&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter\">according to NBC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4486638\/second-round-of-march-social-security-payments-out-in-three-days\/\">Second round of March Social Security payments goes out in three days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4486771\/april-social-security-direct-payment-worth-994-out-in-17-days\/\">April Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 17 days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4491652\/iran-finance-death-blow-war\/\">Iran faces financial death blow because of war<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>If implemented, the change would mark a significant departure from decades of restrictions that largely barred Cubans abroad from directly investing in businesses on the island. Cuba&rsquo;s government has <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/2009-2017.state.gov\/outofdate\/bgn\/cuba\/162495.htm\">historically maintained<\/a> tight control over the economy, with most industries operated by the state since the 1959 revolution.<\/p>\n<p>Fraga said the U.S. has implemented a &ldquo;blockade&rdquo; and &ldquo;policy of hostility&rdquo; against Cuba, which has hindered economic growth on the island.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The blockade deprives us of access to financing, access to technology, access to markets, and in recent years, it has specifically been aimed at depriving our country of access to fuel,&rdquo; Fraga said. <\/p>\n<p>The possible reform comes as Cuba increasingly looks to the private sector to stabilize the economy. Fraga said he is trying to create a &ldquo;dynamic business environment&rdquo; by reviving mining and tourism and updating the country&rsquo;s power grid.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, the government has gradually permitted small private businesses and, earlier this month, approved rules <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/havanatimes.org\/features\/cuba-regulates-partnerships-of-state-and-private-sectors\/\">allowing public-private enterprises<\/a> for the first time in nearly 70 years.<\/p>\n<p>Cuba&rsquo;s economy has been <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/economic-issues\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"5173\">battered<\/a> by a combination of factors, including declining tourism, power shortages, and reduced oil shipments from allies such as Venezuela. The island has experienced frequent blackouts and shortages of fuel, food, and medicine, fueling economic pressure on the government.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed shift comes amid heightened tensions with Washington under President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump-administration\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"339\">Trump administration<\/a> has tightened sanctions and other restrictions on Cuba, including travel limits and additional economic pressure tied to allegations that Havana supports terrorism, and refused to cooperate on law enforcement matters.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4491199\/cuba-dictator-talk-us-trump-friendly-takeover\/\">repeatedly suggested<\/a> Cuba&rsquo;s economic crisis could force major political or economic concessions. In recent remarks, he said the island is in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stimulus-update-direct-minnesota-payments-worth-up-to-1300-to-finish-sending-in-three-days\/\" title=\"Minnesota stimulus payments of up to ,300 will be sent out within three days.\">severe financial distress<\/a> and suggested the U.S. could eventually see a &ldquo;friendly takeover&rdquo; of the country as officials engage in discussions with Cuban leaders.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/restoring-america\/courage-strength-optimism\/4492198\/cuba-crisis-more-dangerous-than-washington-thinks\/\"><strong>OPINION: CUBA&rsquo;S CRISIS IS CLOSER, AND MORE DANGEROUS, THAN WASHINGTON THINKS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Those comments come as officials from both countries have confirmed talks aimed at easing tensions and addressing Cuba&rsquo;s worsening economic situation, though major disagreements remain over sanctions and political reforms.<\/p>\n<p>Even if Cuba moves forward with allowing diaspora investment, U.S. sanctions could complicate the effort. The U.S. has maintained a sweeping economic embargo against Cuba since 1960, restricting most financial transactions and trade between the two countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paraphrase:<br \/>\nCuba is considering allowing Cuban nationals in the United States to invest in private Cuban businesses, signaling a potential policy shift as the country faces a deep economic crisis. Deputy Prime Minister Oscar P\u00e9rez-Oliva Fraga said Havana wants a more flexible relationship with the U.S. and Cuban families abroad. This would mark a break from decades of state-dominated economic control, with Fraga blaming the U.S. blockade for restricting financing, technology, markets, and fuel access. The move aligns with efforts to boost the private sector, revive mining and tourism, and modernize the power grid. The government has already begun permitting small private ventures and recently approved public-private partnerships for the first time in about 70 years. Cuba\u2019s economy has suffered from weaker tourism, power shortages, and reduced oil from allies, causing blackouts and shortages of fuel, food, and medicine. U.S. sanctions complicate the plan, though talks to ease tensions continue.<\/p>\n<p>55-character title:<br \/>\nCuba eyes diaspora investment in private firms<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2580285,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26072546564045.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[13954,9177,75881,75882],"class_list":["post-2580284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-cuba","tag-investment","tag-private-sector-2","tag-us-nationals-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26072546564045.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2580284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2580284"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2580284\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2580288,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2580284\/revisions\/2580288"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2580285"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2580284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2580284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2580284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}