Cuba says it will let Cubans living abroad invest in and own businesses on the island. Officials pitch the move as an economic rescue plan. Skeptics say the change may be real on paper but messy in practice.
Business leaders, led by Adriana Cisneros, are organizing a private fund to rebuild Venezuela's infrastructure, energy grid, telecoms, and logistics. They hope to raise $1 billion, with a chance to reach $2 billion if investor interest holds up against political and legal risks.