# Cuba unveils economic reforms as energy crisis deepens under US sanctions

https://mins.news/en/video/46310

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-05 03:17 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6eFw9af_m8

> Cuba is rolling out major economic reforms as severe fuel and electricity shortages worsen its economic crisis. The government is opening parts of tourism to private foreign capital and allowing Cubans abroad to own businesses to attract investment and raise urgently needed revenue. Persistent blackouts, fuel shortages and scarce basic goods continue to burden residents.

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