Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 14, 2026 at 06:57 PM

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Cuban protesters ransacked a Communist Party office in Moron overnight into Saturday, demonstrating against rising food prices and persistent power cuts. The incident, resulting in five arrests, follows growing discontent due to shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, exacerbated by a US oil blockade. The protest began peacefully before escalating into vandalism, with state-run facilities also targeted. The Cuban government confirmed ongoing talks with the US to address their differences amidst increasing pressure from the US, including blocked Venezuelan oil shipments and threats of tariffs. Public dissent is rare in Cuba, though the constitution grants the right to demonstrate.

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Moron 40% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 40% Venezuela ×240% Interior Ministry (Minint) ×250% Havana ×260% Donald Trump ×260% United States ×570% Communist Party of Cuba ×280% Cuba ×790%

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cuban protests 90% energy crisis 80% power cuts 70% food shortages 70% communist party 70% oil blockade 60% public dissent 60% us embargo 60% acts of vandalism 50% economic collapse 50%

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Cuba

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