Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has called for urgent economic reforms, citing increased pressure from the United States, including an oil blockade. He believes the private sector requires greater autonomy to address the deepening humanitarian crisis on the island. The U.S. administration under Donald Trump had intensified sanctions, impacting Cuba's ability to secure fuel supplies and exacerbating existing economic challenges. This situation has prompted the Cuban leadership to reconsider its economic policies and seek ways to increase flexibility and efficiency. The call for change signals a potential shift in Cuba's economic strategy in response to external pressures and internal needs.