“It’s an important change, a decision by the Cuban people to open their economy, and they are doing so to attract investment and even inviting Cubans who left the island some time ago to invest in Cuba,” the president said.

  In her regular press conference, the head of the Executive Branch considered it important “to recognize what the Cuban government is doing together with its people.”

  “Mexican businesspeople who wish to invest in Cuba can also contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if they want to have any special discussions,” she added.

  The National Assembly of People’s Power (parliament) of the Caribbean nation yesterday approved the transformation of the current economic and social model to guarantee the preservation of its socialist system in the face of the aggressive policies of the United States.

  The deputies gave the green light to 176 proposals, grouped into 23 key areas, aimed at revitalizing the economy amidst the complex situation created by the unprecedented intensification of the Washington blockade, which includes the energy embargo and the military threat.

  The transformations impact forms of ownership, business management, foreign investment, foreign trade, tourism, the productive and service sectors, among others, all vital to rescuing and preserving the social gains of the Revolution.

  They also aim at ensuring the country’s self-determination, sovereignty, and independence.

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