Catholic Church Proposes National Dialogue to Address Economic Crisis in Cuba

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The Catholic Church in Cuba is proposing a national dialogue to help resolve the economic crisis on the island, following rare protests over shortages in food, medicine, power, and gasoline. The church has a history of playing a key role in resolving political tensions and social issues in Cuba.

Key Points

  • Catholic Church in Cuba proposes a national dialogue to address the economic crisis
  • Rare protests erupted in March over shortages in food, medicine, power, and gasoline
  • The church has a history of brokering deals and playing an instrumental role in political resolutions in Cuba
  • The church is asking worshipers to pray for real solutions to the economic crisis

Pros

  • The Catholic Church has a history of playing a key role in resolving political tensions in Cuba
  • The church's proposed national dialogue could help find concrete solutions to the economic crisis on the island

Cons

  • The Cuban government's response to the church's proposals is not yet known