Cuban Exiles Launch Chamber of Commerce for a Post-Castro Cuba

A group of Cuban-American businesspeople and professionals in the United States has announced the creation of a new organization. Its aim is to promote economic development in Cuba, envisioning a future democratic transition.

Qué pasó

The National Chamber of Commerce Cuban-American (CANCC) was founded in Miami. It seeks to design projects and initiatives ready to be implemented once Cuba has political and legal conditions for free enterprise, private property protection, and investor security.

Dónde y cuándo

This initiative emerged from Miami, a hub for the Cuban diaspora, in June 2026. The organization is led by businessman and real estate agent Juan Omar Sixto. It aims to unite professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs eager to contribute to the island's economic reconstruction.

Por qué es importante

This Chamber is important because it proactively prepares for Cuba's potential transition. It focuses on establishing a market-based economic framework with legal guarantees. This will help attract talent and capital, paving the way for a democratically transformed Cuba and leveraging the diaspora's investment potential.

Qué dicen las partes

The CANCC plans to form alliances with private Cuban entrepreneurs not linked to the current regime. They also aim to support a market-based economy with legal investment guarantees. The organization seeks to attract Western capital and potentially re-establish a stock exchange.

Qué viene ahora

The Chamber has a three-year work plan. This includes programs to attract talent and capital, promote a stock exchange, and facilitate cooperation between Cuban-American professionals and specialists on the island. They plan a meeting on July 22 to present plans and expand their network.