Cuba mulls economy, graft in parliament session

Cuba mulls economy, graft in parliament session



HAVANA (AP) — Cuban parliamentarians are meeting in one of their

twice-annual sessions and the state of the economy is foremost on the

agenda.



The comptroller's office is also expected to deliver a report on its

attempts to root out corruption.



Members of parliament met earlier this week in committee to discuss

matters including the development of biotechnology and agricultural

production.



Official media reported that Agriculture Minister Gustavo Rodriguez said

Cuba's food imports have reached $2 billion a year, but the country

believes it could produce 60 percent of that domestically.



Foreign journalists were not allowed access to Saturday's session.



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