Rare Protests Erupt in Cuba Over Worsening Economy and Shortages

• Rare public protests erupted in Cuba over worsening conditions like power cuts, food shortages • Hundreds demonstrated in cities including Santiago, birthplace of Castro's revolution • Economic crisis has led to inflation, currency devaluation, unlivable wages • Government blamed pandemic, US sanctions, Miami exiles for economic troubles • Heavy police presence dispersed protests overnight, some arrests made