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Self-Employed Workers

Explore challenges faced by self-employed workers in Cuba, including government mandates, economic crackdowns, extortion allegations, and compliance issues.

Cuban Business Owners Alarmed by Inspectors Seizing All Cash from Businesses
Cuban Business Owners Alarmed by Inspectors Seizing All Cash from Businesses

Published on 6/25/2026

Cuban Regime Imposes Harsh Fines on Chicken Sellers Amid Struggle to Survive
Cuban Regime Imposes Harsh Fines on Chicken Sellers Amid Struggle to Survive

Published on 11/19/2025

Fake Inspector Arrested in Central Havana Scam Bust
Fake Inspector Arrested in Central Havana Scam Bust

Published on 6/28/2025

Cuban Government Targets Roadside Kiosks and Illegal Sales Points in Economic Crackdown
Cuban Government Targets Roadside Kiosks and Illegal Sales Points in Economic Crackdown

Published on 12/10/2024

Havana Authorities Temporarily Close La Güinera Market
Havana Authorities Temporarily Close La Güinera Market

Published on 10/6/2024

Cuban Government Shuts Down 58 Businesses for Non-Compliance with Electronic Payment Mandates
Cuban Government Shuts Down 58 Businesses for Non-Compliance with Electronic Payment Mandates

Published on 9/18/2024

Knife Attack on Inspector by Vendor in Las Tunas
Knife Attack on Inspector by Vendor in Las Tunas

Published on 8/20/2024

State Inspectors Accused of Extortion at Santiago de Cuba Carnival
State Inspectors Accused of Extortion at Santiago de Cuba Carnival

Published on 7/29/2024

Cuban Regime Seeks to Involve "New Economic Actors" in Its Social Policies
Cuban Regime Seeks to Involve "New Economic Actors" in Its Social Policies

Published on 6/12/2024