Panamanian businessman profited from Cuba's state-controlled scarcity economy

An investigation reveals Ramón Carretero Napolitano, a Panamanian businessman, secured multimillion-dollar deals in Cuba's captive market, exploiting the state's control over scarce goods. The report, produced by Diario de Cuba with media partners, alleges corruption and opaque contracting tied to the Cuban regime. The findings are based on investigative reporting and remain unverified by official sources.