- The U.S. has imposed a harsh energy and financial embargo on Cuba, seeking to compel economic reforms and change the island's political system.
- The US issued sanctions and maintained its comprehensive economic embargo on Cuba, while political figures discussed the island's future.
- Trump threatens military action and energy blockade on Cuba as US moves tighten economic screws, prompting Díaz-Canel's defense of sovereignty.
- Protests centered in Havana as Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel blames the U.S. embargo for the ongoing energy crisis.
Severe blackouts hit Matanzas, prompting encouraged protests against the United States in Cuba.
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Updated Jul 10
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What happened
Severe blackouts hit Matanzas, prompting encouraged protests against the United States in Cuba.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A water crisis hit Havana, while Matanzas reported blackouts lasting up to 87 continuous hours, according to the Los Angeles Times.Sub-event
Blackouts in Matanzas fuel protests against the US in Cuba.1 source
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The entities involved
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Cuba
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
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Miguel Díaz-Canel
First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and top leader of Cuba since 2021
Related events
- The legislative body in Cuba approved economic reforms, and a citizen observatory involving university members was proposed in Matanzas.
- AP reports on the ongoing power crisis in Cuba's capital, Havana.
- Geographical data confirming that Matanzas, Havana, and Jiguaní are locations within Cuba.
- Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged the severe economic crisis during a colloquium held in Havana.
- Havana, the capital of Cuba, is currently experiencing an energy crisis, leading to protests in the municipality.