According to Foreign Policy, recent efforts have been made to “save the system”. The government, who previously controlled the entire resident population, claims to be making recent changes to benefit the free market. Raul Castro, the current leader in Cuba, claims that the country “is changing”. Cuba is “expanding free market reforms” and freeing “2,900 [people] in sweeping amnesty”. This includes those who have been sent to prison unjustly for political offenses. Based on this information, it is clear that the government policies of Cuba are recognizing the need for reform.
As seen in The Economist, the Cuban economy is “in a crisis”. Some economists argue that lack of investments is the source of Cubans financial instability. The growth in Cuba’s capital stock “fell to 7.8% of GDP” which caused the economy to plunge into some serious trouble. Without investing properly in stock and engaging in international business, it is hard for a country to create advancements for its society. The Cuban political system holds ideologies to not intervene …show more content…
The leadership regimes that dictate the island are a reflection of continuing efforts to strengthen its weak government system. Day to day living for the citizens depends on what is allowed by the government. Although various efforts by the government have been made to advance the Cuban society, it is difficult to change the political system that was in place for centuries. The dictating Cuban government shaped the principles and cultures of the densely populated area and continues to do so even today. The government claims to be lessening pressure on its people; yet, the strict political structure will need time and effort to impose different political ideologies within the