Cuban citizens protested in Santiago, leading to clashes with authorities.

Cuban citizens staged unprecedented protests in Santiago, the second-largest city, calling for "power and food" amid widespread blackouts, food, fuel, and medicine shortages. The demonstrations led to clashes with authorities and some arrests. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel acknowledged the protests and accused "terrorists" from the United States of attempting to foment further uprisings. Although Cuba's constitution grants citizens the right to protest, a specific law defining this right is currently stalled in the legislature.

March 17, 2024
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