Cuba's one-of-a-kind development zone in its western section is marking 10 years since its creation.

The Mariel Special Development Zone was a project aimed at attracting foreign direct investment critical for the local economy, while offering foreign investors opportunities to develop projects in several industrial fields.

CGTN's Luis Chirino takes a look at the most recent development of the zone and its prospects. 

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