Cubans Protest Power Outages and Food Shortages Amid Worsening Economic Crisis
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Groups demonstrated in Santiago criticizing lengthy power outages and food shortages amid Cuba's economic crisis. Videos circulated showing protests on Santiago's outskirts.
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State media confirmed Santiago protests, with reports of similar protests in other provinces, as the U.S. Embassy in Havana acknowledged.
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Videos showed protesters decrying up to 8-hour power outages and nationwide food shortages. State media confirmed the demonstrations.
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Cuba faces one of its worst economic and energy crises. Blackouts have worsened amid food shortages, inflation, and migration.
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Cuba's president accused U.S.-based "terrorists" of inciting protests. The U.S. Embassy urged respect for protesters' rights.