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Los Angeles TimesSaturday, 16 May 2026
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As its oil runs out, Cuba is turning to capitalists
Once-persecuted private businesses hold key to salvaging what’s left of island nation’s economy
Frames Cuba's economic transition as a pragmatic, desperate response to severe resource scarcity rather than an ideological shift, contrasting past persecution of private enterprise with its current necessity.
Cuba has faced severe and compounding economic crises and energy shortages, forcing the communist government to increasingly rely on private businesses to keep the economy functioning.
“salvaging what's left”
“Pragmatic and environmentally conscious”
Trump’s tonal shift yields few results in China
Still, both sides hail appearance of a U.S. reset with President Xi as a breakthrough.
Focuses on the lack of concrete diplomatic or economic achievements despite changes in diplomatic rhetoric during a state visit.
Two air pollutants’ risk may be even more dire
State findings suggest an ‘unacceptable’ cancer threat from everyday chemicals.
Highlights state-level environmental findings about cancer risks from everyday chemicals, framing it as an evolving regulatory challenge.
The murky case of a former mayor
Since her plea, two views have emerged of Arcadia’s Eileen Wang: spy or victim.
Details a complex local political scandal involving a former Arcadia mayor and allegations of foreign state influence.
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