Protesters in Cuba attack Communist party office amid blackout fury

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 14, 2026 at 03:52 PM

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Protesters in Moron, Cuba, attacked a Communist party office early Saturday morning, according to state media reports. The demonstration, initially a peaceful rally against power outages and food shortages, escalated into violence. Videos circulating on social media showed people throwing rocks and setting fires at the building while chanting for "liberty," though Reuters could not independently verify the footage. The unrest is attributed to worsening blackouts, exacerbated by the US oil blockade against Cuba. The US has tightened sanctions on Cuba, particularly after capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Cuba's main benefactor, cutting off Venezuelan oil shipments and threatening tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba, further straining the Cuban economy.

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