He later announced that the layoffs would be delayed , without giving a new timetable . All private businesses are allowed to hire employees , the Council of Ministers says . The government has a budget deficit and is in debt ( it owes about $ 100 billion ) More than 200,000 Cubans have bought licenses to open small businesses since October .
All private businesses are allowed to hire employees , the Council of Ministers says . The government has a budget deficit and is in debt ( it owes about $ 100 billion ) More than 200,000 Cubans have bought licenses to open small businesses since October .