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Cuba's government is making it for Cubans to buy foreign made, new and cars. The Havana Times reports that: "The Council of Ministers of Cuba decided at its meeting to open up the retail sale of new and used motorcycles, cars, vans and ." It added that the government would also "prioritize bicycle on the retail market" and offer them at very prices. New laws mean the government is further relaxing on car ownership. Until 2011, people were not permitted to sell cars that were made the 1959 Cuban revolution. This made Havana look like it was in a warp as every car on the road was a vintage model from .

The Cuban government will set and control the of all imported and new . It will also be the only that can import foreign cars into the country. Cubans will need to buy an car from the government. According to the Communist Party , all profits from sales will go improving Cuba's roads and transportation . Car dealers are not anticipating a influx of sales. Most people in Cuba cannot afford to buy even a used car, let a new one. Havana resident Jorge Canso commented on this, saying: "Yeah, I can buy one, but with what? Unfortunately our economy doesn't allow us to save money to be able to buy ."

 


 

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