Rumblings of Revolution: Assessing Cuba's Unrest
Cuba faces growing unrest as citizens protest economic hardship and lack of freedoms. Experts analyze the potential for a popular uprising and the government's response.
Cuba, the Caribbean island nation long dominated by the Castro family's communist rule, is experiencing a surge of discontent among its people. With growing economic hardship, shortages of food and medicine, and a lack of political freedoms, Cubans have taken to the streets in increasing numbers to voice their frustrations. The question now on many observers' minds is whether this could spark a true popular uprising against the government.
The latest wave of protests began in July 2021, when thousands marched through the streets of Havana and other cities chanting
Source: The New York Times
