Cuba’s deputy foreign affairs minister says US sanctions are obstructing the island’s economic reform efforts. Carlos Fernández De Cossío argues that the pressure limits Cuba’s ability to restructure its economy and move toward reforms that incorporate more market-oriented, capitalist elements.
The minister frames the reforms as a central goal for Cuba, describing them as intended to become “irreversible.” He also acknowledges Cuban hopes that political changes in Washington could lead to US measures being eased, which in turn would allow Cuba’s transformations to proceed more effectively.
Across the coverage, the core point is consistent: De Cossío links Cuba’s reform timetable and scope to the impact of US sanctions. The emphasis remains on the relationship between US policy pressure and Cuba’s internal economic changes, with the reporting largely centered on the minister’s remarks rather than new policy actions announced by either country.
