The Cuban regime has announced another series of internal discussions within the Communist Party and its affiliate organizations, aiming to "correct distortions and reinvigorate the economy."
Scheduled between November 15 and December 30, this initiative will involve meetings within party cells, the Union of Young Communists (UJC), the Cuban Workers' Confederation (CTC), the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP), the Federation of University Students (FEU), and other government-aligned structures, as reported by the state-run newspaper Granma.
The call for these discussions comes amid a chronic economic crisis, rampant inflation, and a production collapse. The government attempts to frame this under the rhetoric of "rectification" and "popular participation."
This latest effort follows the failed "monetary ordering" policy, which instead of stabilizing the economy, further diminished the purchasing power of Cubans.
The government, through Granma, claims this so-called Government Program to correct distortions was drafted by the Party's Central Committee and presented by Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz to the National Assembly of People's Power. Official discourse suggests the plan aims to "advance gradual economic recovery and overcome the complex situation we face."
The Party's leadership has directed that the document be thoroughly analyzed across all grassroots structures.
Sessions will also be held in the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) and the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR), as well as in municipal assemblies of People's Power and leadership councils at the national and provincial levels.
The process includes seminars and video conferences with officials from provinces unaffected by Hurricane Melissa.
The official statement claims the goal is to foster a "participatory debate" as a demonstration of "socialist democracy."
"The Customs Youth enthusiastically joins this participatory call, strengthening our government program. With effort, responsibility, and confidence in our project, we reaffirm #YoSigoAMiPresidente and together we will build the Cuba we dream of," posted pro-government user @ElianneToro on social media.
The so-called "distortion correction plan" is essentially a rehashing of the same political and economic script the regime has followed in recent years: a combination of triumphant speeches, a lack of verifiable data, and short-term recovery promises that never materialize.
During the last session of the Council of Ministers, Marrero outlined the alleged progress of the plan since July, claiming that "39 specific objectives" and a timeline for actions until December are being updated.
However, the government has not provided a single figure on its real impact on Cuban life, which remains plagued by shortages, power outages, and the devaluation of the peso.
The regime insists that this process will serve to "align goals and resources," while avoiding addressing the structural failures of the centralized model that hinder productivity and free economic initiative.
Official rhetoric continues to emphasize "unity" and "confidence in the socialist project," even as the country struggles with rampant inflation, a growing fiscal deficit, and a paralyzed production system.
The population, weary from years of scarcity, views these calls as yet another propaganda exercise without tangible results.
"We will overcome these difficulties as we have always done, by fighting!" said Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, as quoted by Granma.
Meanwhile, Díaz-Canel and Marrero persist in promoting their "updated" economic program, but without accountability or transparency in management.
Understanding Cuba's Economic Challenges
What is the purpose of the internal discussions within the Communist Party?
The discussions aim to "correct distortions and reinvigorate the economy," according to the Cuban regime's statement.
What challenges is the Cuban economy currently facing?
Cuba is dealing with a chronic economic crisis, rampant inflation, and a collapse in production.
Has the "monetary ordering" policy been successful?
No, it has not stabilized the economy and instead further reduced the purchasing power of the Cuban population.
What is the government's stance on the current economic situation?
The government continues to emphasize unity and confidence in the socialist project, despite the economic challenges.