The creation of a Economic Transformation Centerthe agreement reached last Friday between Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and the head of the Cuba-Russia Business Council, Titov Boris Yurievich, confirm the transition from a “model with a nationalized economy” to the “Russian market mafioso” scheme. pointed out the ideas laboratory Cuba Siglo 21.
The independent organization of Cuban civil society based in Madrid stressed that this agreement expresses the “clear decision of the elite” of the Island to carry out economic transformations, under the supervision of the Kremlin, that is, the “approval will facilitate the future hegemony of Moscow about the economy.”
The NGO specified that when it comes to mafia states, “these are countries in which a kleptocratic and autocratic elite exercises real power exclusively and promotes its particular interests above the national one,” it stated in the report. Cuba: from communism to the mafia state Posted on January 14.
The NGO specified that when speaking of mafia States, “these are countries in which a kleptocratic and autocratic elite exercises real power exclusively
In this same text, it is indicated that Havana’s “submission” to Moscow responds to the fact that “the new ruling class is a kleptocratic and autocratic oligarchy” that controls the country’s greatest wealth for its own benefit. Raúl Castro, it is detailed, “expanded the Gaesa oligopoly, suffocated the incipient entrepreneurial sector.”
The note notes that Cuba begins the transition towards a market mafia state like Putin’sthe NGO recalls that as part of the agreement between Cuba and Russia It was proclaimed that the objective is to prepare “economic transformations in Cuba based on the development of private companies”, which opens the market for the Russians.
Cuba Siglo 21 explained that this model “liberates market relations under the hegemony of an oligarchy” but is organized in such a way that “it is not really free and competitive.” The organization specified that although many are allowed to participate, “it is always ensured that only those politically chosen by the oligarchy reach the top.”
In the opinion of the NGO, this agreement is “provocative” since it took place during the same week that the talks were taking place in Havana between the Government of Cuba and the United States.
In the opinion of the NGO, this agreement is “provocative” since it took place during the same week that the talks were taking place in Havana between the Government of Cuba and the United States
“It must also be borne in mind that the purpose of promoting greater economic agreement between the two countries occurs at the height of the Kremlin’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the growing impact of Western sanctions against Russia,” said Cuba Siglo 21.
Removing Cuba from the list of countries that do not collaborate in the fight against terrorism “will mean, after this renewed public alliance with Moscow, making it easier for Cuban banks to launder money” and that they can provide effective support to Putin’s financial maneuvers to evade western sanctions.
Titov Boris Yrievich, the independent organization noted, is a businessman and politician who “specializes in creating market economies that are compatible with regimes dominated by autocratic elites.”
Boris highlighted this Wednesday as part of this alliance the beginning of a “strong exchange work” at the level of the intergovernmental commission and the different ministries, organizations, and the business community of his country at the recommendation of Putin with the main objective of “developing from every point of view, bilateral relations”.
The Cuban government has shown interest in importing Russian fertilizers, hydrocarbons and wheat, according to the Russian Economy Ministry at the end of the bilateral intergovernmental commission held in Moscow prior to the visit of the Cuban president.
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