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FrodosPet

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Fri Sep 27, 2013, 02:23 AM Sep 2013

Cuba expands list of allowed private sector jobs [View all]

http://www.france24.com/en/20130926-cuba-expands-list-allowed-private-sector-jobs

AFP - Cuba on Thursday expanded the list of occupations open to the communist-ruled island's fledgling private sector as part of a gradual reform of its Soviet-style economy.

The Communist Party daily Granma reported that among the 18 newly authorized private sector occupations is that of real estate agent, in keeping with an earlier decision to legalize private real estate transactions.

Vendors of agricultural produce and telecommunications salespeople also have been added to the list.

The goal "is to further develop... a climate of trust and legality," as Cuba makes the transition to an economy where private enterprise is not only tolerated, but actively encouraged, Granma wrote.

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So will Cuba moving towards capitalism/mixed economy affect the global socialist revolution?
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