Emprendedores cubanos golpeados por el coronavirus

The video discusses the challenges faced by private businesses in Cuba due to US sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 139,000 private businesses have surrendered their licenses, with the tourism sector being particularly hard hit. Julio Álvarez, owner of Nostalgi Car, shares his struggles with the downturn in tourism. Gregory Biniofsky suggests that the crisis could be an opportunity for innovation and sustainability in private businesses. The CEPAR predicts a 5% contraction in Cuba's economy for 2020.

What percentage of the Cuban economy is represented by the private sector?

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%

What is the main source of income for the private sector in Cuba?

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Tourism

What type of cars does Julio Álvarez's company, Nostalgi Car, rent out?

• Motorcycles

• Luxury sports cars

• Classic cars like Chevrolet and Ford

• Modern electric cars

According to Gregory Biniofsky, what should the pandemic encourage businesses and the government to do?

• Expand into international markets

• Focus solely on tourism

• Rethink their strategies for sustainability

• Invest more in technology

What economic contraction does CEPAR predict for Cuba in 2020?

• 2%

• 3%

• 5%

• 7%