Cubans Take to Streets in Protest Against Food Shortages, Blackout

Published on March 18, 2024

Hundreds of Cuban protesters took to the streets on Sunday, demanding food and electricity as the island faces hours-long power outages extending to 18 hours or more daily, escalating tensions. Social media posts show people chanting “electricity and food” during protests in Santiago. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has confirmed the protests and called for dialogue with the people. “Several people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation of electrical service and food distribution,” Mr. Diaz-Canel stated on X, formerly Twitter. “The disposition of the authorities of the Party, the State and the Government is to attend to the complaints of our people, listen, dialogue, explain the numerous efforts being made to improve the situation, always in an atmosphere of tranquility,” he added....

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