In recent hours there have been strong protests in Cuba by thousands of citizens dissatisfied with the current administration of the island led by President Miguel Díaz Canel. This situation has caused concern worldwide where many people ignore what is happening in this country after exploded the demonstrations in Santiago where citizens defend the reasons for which they are dissatisfied.
The city of Santiago, on the picturesque island of Cuba, finds itself in the midst of a whirlwind of protests and social unrest the likes of which have not been seen in years. Thousands of Cubans have taken to the streets to express their anger and frustration against the government of Miguel Díaz-Canel, demanding urgent solutions to the reasons for that exploded the protests and make the world wonder what happens on the island.
Despite the government's efforts to quell the protests that exploded In the last few hours, the Cubans of Santiago remain firm in their determination to make their voices heard and demand concrete solutions to their daily problems. Amid slogans and chants demanding “Light and food for Santiago!” and “Enough of scarcity!”, the population shows unprecedented unity in its fight for a better and more prosperous future for Cuba.
For these reasons, protests broke out in the country
For months, Santiago and its surroundings have suffered from recurring electricity outages, leaving thousands of residents without access to basic services and seriously affecting the population's quality of life. The situation has become even more desperate in recent weeks, with prolonged power outages leaving many households in the dark and without the means to cook, refrigerate food or carry out basic household tasks in Cuba.
These were the main reasons why the protests that exploded were the lack of electricity and food shortages, which plague the city of Santiago de Cuba. Despite criticism from citizens in Cuba, President Miguel Díaz Canel assured that the power outages and food shortages, happen because of the United States.
Mediocre politicians and terrorists in networks lined up from South Florida to heat up the streets of Cuba with interventionist messages and calls for chaos. They were left wanting. We will not tire of fighting against the genocidal blockade or explaining to the people the causes of the problems and the government's efforts to move the economy forward.
Faced with this difficult situation, the Cubans of Santiago have decided to raise their voices and be heard. The protestswhich began peacefully with street demonstrations and gatherings in public places, have quickly escalated in intensity as citizens express their discontent and demand significant changes from the Cuban government who have succeeded in repressing the protesters.