Cuba struggles toward economic goals on revolution’s 20th anniversary
Cuba shows cautious economic gains but remains heavily reliant on Soviet aid and imports. The piece notes high employment with penalties for unemployment, low rent costs, wage scales around 85 pesos monthly, and growing but limited private consumer access. It contrasts improved literacy and health with continued housing and consumer shortages, and cites state transport fleets and scarce private cars.
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