Cuba's National Assembly of the People's Power Convenes for Key Session

Esteban Lazo, president of Cuba's National Assembly of the People's Power, has called for the Fifth Ordinary Session of the legislative body's Tenth Legislature, scheduled to begin on July 16 at Havana's Palacio de las Convenciones.

The plenary session will focus on evaluating the implementation and impact of government measures under the Economic Recovery Program, aimed at addressing economic distortions and revitalizing Cuba's economy. Key discussions will include a mid-year review of the national economy, an update on the execution of the 2025 state budget, and the final accounting of the 2024 budget.

Additional agenda items include a accountability report from the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation, as well as an oversight report on the Ministry of Transport. The session will also feature debates on several proposed laws.

In preparation, standing committees of the Cuban legislature will hold preliminary meetings on July 14 and 15 to examine over 80 national issues affecting the Cuban population.

The assembly underscores the government's ongoing efforts to address economic challenges through legislative action.