Cuba Summons US Diplomat, Blames Embargo for Protests Over Blackouts and Food Shortages
• Cuba summoned top US diplomat, accused US of stoking protests • Protests erupted over blackouts and food shortages in 5+ locations including Santiago • US said it's monitoring protests and encourages Cuba to respect rights and address needs • Cuba rejected US "interventionist behavior and slanderous messages" • Cuba blamed US embargo and sanctions for seeking to impoverish Cubans and destabilize country