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NewsKION Central CoastJuly 3, 2026Monterey

Cuban Vice Prime Minister Defends New Economic Reforms

Cuban Vice Prime Minister Óscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga stated that recent economic reforms in Cuba are domestic initiatives and not a result of external pressure from the United States.

CubaEconomyInternational RelationsEconomic Reform
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Why It Matters

The statement clarifies the Cuban government's official position on the origin and intent of its current economic policy changes amid ongoing diplomatic tensions with the U.S.

Key Facts

  • Óscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga serves as both Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment of Cuba.
  • The Cuban government has officially approved a new package of economic reforms.
  • The Cuban government denies that these economic reforms are a response to pressure from the United States.

Who's Mentioned

personJuan Carlos López“CNN en Español journalist”personÓscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga“Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment of Cuba”locationCuba“Country implementing economic reforms”personRocío Muñoz-Ledo“CNN en Español journalist”organizationCNN en Español“Media outlet conducting the interview”locationEstados Unidos“Country cited as a source of external pressure”