Although the new regulation eases restrictions on numerous economic activities, it explicitly keeps journalism, media, and news dissemination under state monopoly. No Space for Independent MediaDecree 160 explicitly prohibits non-state economic actors from publishing newspapers, magazines, editorials, and publishing labels. While certain technical services or audiovisual productions are permitted under specific regulations, the creation of independent media outlets is not acknowledged. This freedom encompasses the ability to establish media outlets, investigate, publish information, and express opinions without undue interference from public authorities. The new decree illustrates that despite economic reforms, the Cuban state reserves the institutional exercise of information for itself and continues not to legally recognize a space for private or independent media.