Cuba’s most powerful entity isn’t the Communist Party, but the secretive military conglomerate GAESA, controlling up to 70% of the economy. Originally for defense, it’s now a commercial empire, a target of U.S. sanctions. GAESA operates hotels, gas stations, internet services, and banks, amassing wealth without government oversight. Critics say it enriches the elite while poverty grips the island.
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