Cuba takes steps to implement economic overhaul amid US pressure campaign

HAVANA, July 30 - Cuba announced new details of its plans to open up key sectors of its state-run economy to private industry amid Washington’s campaign of maximum pressure aiming to force an economic transformation on the communist-run island.

CUBA eased up on restrictions on private vendors and imports on Wednesday. The reforms would allow for the import and resale of some goods and medicines from other countries, loosen restrictions on oil extraction for foreign companies and implement other changes at a time when the country is plagued by medical and ener