Decline of Cuba's Military-Controlled Commercial Network
A report from Vedado details the decline of Gaesa, the commercial network built by the Cuban military to control remittances, tourism, and hard-currency stores.
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A report from Vedado details the decline of Gaesa, the commercial network built by the Cuban military to control remittances, tourism, and hard-currency stores.

Millions of Cubans are facing tightening economic conditions, with state propaganda defending GAESA, a term previously unfamiliar to many, amidst growing public discontent.

The future of tourism in Cuba is uncertain as the Trump administration eyes taking over the management of hotels, which are currently controlled by GAESA, a giant state-run military conglomerate.

Thousands of Cubans gathered in front of the US embassy in Havana to protest the US indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. His daughter and other Cuban officials repudiated the accusations, with some expressing readiness to fight against imperialism.

The United States is significantly escalating its pressure on Cuba, with officials like Senator Marco Rubio expressing determination to impose change and President Trump hinting at military action. This includes the deployment of a US aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, raising concerns among allies.

The United States has intensified its pressure on Cuba, including indicting former leader Raúl Castro on murder charges. This action has led to celebrations for Castro in Cuba and international warnings against potential US military intervention.
The secretive Gaesa group, a military company, is described as running a 'parallel state' in Cuba and is central to talks with the Trump administration regarding the communist-led island's future.

Mexico's state oil company Pemex reportedly transferred over $1.5 billion worth of oil to Cuba between 2023 and 2025, allegedly fueling GAESA without transparency. This raises questions about the financial dealings between the two countries.

Archipelago International has terminated its management relationship with Cuba's military-owned Gaesa, following similar moves by other international hotel chains.

Former President Trump's Cuba strategy focuses on GAESA sanctions, Raul Castro's indictment, and the LIBERTAD Act, aiming to confront the Cuban regime as a significant threat to American security.

A irmã da presidente executiva da Gaesa, o conglomerado controlado pelos militares cubanos, foi detida nos EUA após Rubio mandar revogar o seu estatuto de residente permanente no país.

The article explains GAESA (Grupo de Administracion Empresarial), a powerful military-run business conglomerate in Cuba, highlighting its central role in the ongoing tensions between the US and Cuba.

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio offered $100 million in aid to the Cuban people, blaming their leaders for the country's food and electricity shortages. This initiative is part of his ongoing efforts to influence Cuba and its government.

The Trump administration is facing multiple challenges, including a special counsel investigation into a lawyer for possible misconduct and accusations of Europe being a 'breeding ground' for terrorism. Additionally, the administration is weighing significant policy changes, such as citing an 'emergency' to admit more Afrikaner refugees and potential alterations to Treasury accounts.
The US State Department has expanded sanctions on Cuba, targeting two key financial institutions linked to Gaesa, a port logistics company, two mineral societies, and the wife of Raúl Castro's son.

Cuba has publicly defended its military business group GAESA, stating that the entity, long targeted by US sanctions, contributes significantly to the nation's economic development.

Gaesa, described as a paramilitary 'ghost company,' has reportedly become a parallel state in Cuba, owning numerous hotels and major businesses across the country.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Adys Lastres Morera, the sister of the head of Cuba's powerful military conglomerate GAESA, in Florida. Morera had been residing in the U.S. and working in real estate.
US authorities have arrested the sister of the head of Cuba's military-run conglomerate, GAESA, on undisclosed charges.

Spanish hotel chains like Meliá and Iberostar are facing significant economic risk in Cuba as US sanctions cause airlines to withdraw, leaving them exposed due to their partnership with Cuban entity Gaesa.

Cuba's military controls 40% of the island's economic output through the Gaesa empire, making it the key to power in the country, especially if a structured liberalization of the communist system is sought.