Cuba tells exiles ‘doors are open’ to invest in businesses in the country

Al Jazeera Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By ReutersMarch 17, 2026 at 05:16 AM

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In March 2026, Cuba announced it is inviting Cuban exiles and other foreign investors, including US businesses, to invest in and own businesses in Cuba, removing previous impediments. The move aims to revive Cuba's struggling economy, which has been worsened by US sanctions and an oil blockade. Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga stated there are "no limitations" to investment, despite the existing US trade embargo. This policy shift comes after Cuba acknowledged talks with the US and as the Trump administration signals a potential economic opening as part of any bilateral agreement. While Cubans on the island have been able to operate private businesses since 2021, this marks the first time nationals living abroad are included.

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quote — Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga100% confidence

United States law still prevented trade and investment under the long-running economic embargo.

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Cuba is removing impediments to US businesses and other foreign investors.

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Cuba has extended an invitation to Cuban Americans and other exiles living abroad to invest in and own businesses on the island.

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This change could be a catalyst for deeper US-Cuba economic ties.

prediction — Paolo Spadoni70% confidence

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Augusta University 30% Qatar Airways 30% Paolo Spadoni 40% Havana 40% Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment 50% Donald Trump ×250% Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga 60% Cuban Americans 70% United States ×680% Cuba ×890%

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cuba 100% investment 90% exiles 80% us businesses 70% economic sanctions 70% collapsed economy 70% economic embargo 60% foreign investment 60% trade 50% policy shift 40%

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