CUBA ECONOMY

A big business group in Cuba is now in the crosshairs of US sanctions. The company, GAESA, is run by the Cuban military and controls nearly half of Cuba's economy. That means it oversees everything from shops and hotels to banks and travel agencies. The US government recently added GAESA and its lea

A Cuban deputy prime minister said the island will let people living abroad, especially in places like Miami, put money into and own businesses back home. The announcement comes as the country tries to revive its economy after a tough energy crisis and a few rare protests. The official highlighte