Why did Fidel Castro allow for some private ownership of businesses and land?

Fidel Castro allowed for some private ownership of businesses and land as a pragmatic response to economic challenges facing Cuba, particularly in the wake of the Soviet Union's collapse and the subsequent "Special Period" in the 1990s. This shift aimed to stimulate economic growth, increase efficiency, and alleviate widespread shortages by encouraging entrepreneurship and attracting foreign investment. By permitting limited private ownership, Castro sought to balance ideological commitments to socialism with the practical need to improve living standards and sustain the economy.