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South Florida reactions remain mixed as Cuba announces new economic reforms
By Ivan Taylor at CBS4 Miami
· June 13, 2026
· 3 min read
Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced a package of economic reforms aimed at liberalizing parts of the island's state-controlled economy. The measures include allowing Cubans living abroad to invest in the country and giving state-owned companies greater access to foreign currency mark
Key takeaway However, reactions in South Florida's Cuban exile community have been far from enthusiastic.
Why this matters in The Miami
The mixed reactions in South Florida's Cuban exile community to Cuba's new economic reforms reflect the complex and deeply personal relationships that many Miami residents have with the island. For those living in Little Havana and other neighborhoods with strong Cuban ties, the reforms may be seen as a potential opportunity for investment and connection with family and friends back on the island. However, others may view the measures as a desperate attempt by the Cuban government to alleviate its economic woes, and a potential threat to the exile community's long-held hopes for regime change. As the largest hub for Cuban Americans in the US, Miami will likely continue to be a focal point for discussion and debate about the reforms and their potential impact on the island and its people. The city's Cuban-American residents will be watching closely to see how the reforms play out, and how they may affect their own lives and connections to Cuba.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 13, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced a package of economic reforms aimed at liberalizing parts of the island's state-controlled economy. The measures include allowing Cubans living abroad to invest in the country and giving state-owned companies greater access to foreign currency mark
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