Cuba says former economy minister under investigation over 'grave errors'


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  • Friday, 08 Mar 2024

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban authorities on Thursday said they are investigating recently sacked Economy Minister Alejandro Gil over committing "grave errors" in his former role, rattling the highest ranks of Cuba's ruling Communist Party and its hermetic politics.

Gil, who was sacked by President Miguel Diaz-Canel in February, spearheaded a major monetary reform in Cuba in 2021 - largely seen as disastrous for the Cuban economy.

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