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Dollars on Castro's mind at revolution's anniversary
Havana marked the 40th anniversary of the revolution as Fidel Castro outlined an economic opening to attract foreign dollars. He defended socialism while signaling a shift from orthodox Marxism, proposing easier Cuban-American travel and currency rules to boost hard currency amid a severe economic crisis worsened by the U.S. embargo and the Soviet collapse.
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