politics
March 14, 2026
Five arrested in Cuba after protest at local Communist party office
Rare action began peacefully but ‘degenerated into vandalism’ according to state-run newspaper
TL;DR
- Five people arrested in Moron, Cuba, for "vandalism" after a protest at a local Communist party office.
- Protesters ransacked the office, removing documents and burning equipment and furniture.
- The incident occurred during a period of intense US pressure, including an oil blockade, and severe economic difficulties in Cuba.
- Cuba is experiencing shortages of food, medicine, and frequent power blackouts.
- President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed talks with the US government and blamed the US oil blockade for the lack of petroleum shipments.