PRESIDENT DÍAZ - CANEL CLAIMS ECONOMIC REFORMS AIM TO REDUCE INEQUALITY AND ENHANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE

What happened: Cuba's Presidential Office released a radio segment in which President Miguel Díaz-Canel described the country's economic reforms as a strategy to bolster social programs and reduce inequalities. Key numbers: Over 32 initiatives target family issues. Why it matters: Official metrics and resource allocation figures challenge the equity claims, and critics point to GAESA funds outside the state budget. During the program over 50 citizens raised concerns about medication shortages and basic services.

Cuba's Presidential Office released a radio segment in which President Miguel Díaz-Canel described the country's economic reforms as a strategy to bolster social programs and reduce inequalities.

Official metrics and resource allocation figures challenge the equity claims, and critics point to GAESA funds outside the state budget. During the program over 50 citizens raised concerns about medication shortages and basic services.