Category: Cuba protests

One Person Killed Amid Protests in Cuba

A man has been killed amid nationwide protests in Cuba, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The Ministry of the Interior of Cuba said in a statement that it “mourns the death” of 36-year-old Diubis Laurencio Tejeda. This marks the first confirmed death in the largest protest the communist-ruled country has seen in decades. Tejeda died on Monday…


Cuba Accused of Using Chinese Tech Systems to Block Internet Access Amid Protests

Cuba is accused of having adopted China-made technology systems to control and block internet access, amid reports that messaging apps and Cubans’ internet service are being blocked in the communist-ruled country after thousands of citizens took to the streets on Sunday to protest against a lack of freedoms and worsening economic conditions. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on…


China in Focus (July 12): Chinese Channel Threatens Japan With Nuclear War

Thousands of Cuban citizens take to the streets, speaking out against the country’s communist regime. Many are losing their internet connection amid the protests—and some suspect China is behind it. Beijing seems to have a new friend knocking on its door: the Taliban. A spokesman says they’re hoping for talks with Beijing and promise to…


Deep Dive (July 12): ‘This Is About Freedom’: Sen. Rubio on Cuban Protests Against Communism

Calling for liberty, thousands took to the streets in Cuba over the weekend, protesting the communist regime. It comes amid reports of gas, electricity, and vaccine shortages across the country. In response, Cuba’s leader blamed the protests on a foreign smear campaign from the United States. President Joe Biden issued a statement Monday, calling “on the…