Cuba's Council of Ministers approved authorizing non-state economic actors to manage residences for older adults and people with disabilities, according to the Official Gazette of the Republic as reported by MagJorgeCastro on X during the reporting window from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM UTC on February 27, 2026. The regulation takes effect 30 days after publication. The measure permits private entities to create day and permanent care residences under Ministry of Public Health supervision, with at least 10% of capacity allocated to vulnerable individuals at regulated or Social Assistance-covered rates, per the source. It forms part of the National System for Integral Life Care amid population aging and social services challenges. No additional details or official reactions from Cuban authorities or the U.S. government were reported in the 2-hour window. The announcement follows U.S. President Donald J. Trump's earlier remarks that day criticizing Cuba as a failing nation, though no direct connection was stated in sources.
