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Protests Ignite in Havana Amid Blackouts and Repression

12/11/2025

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Protests erupted in at least six Havana neighborhoods from Monday night to Tuesday morning.
Residents chanted anti-communist slogans such as "freedom" and "down with communism."
The protests followed a 15-hour blackout.
The local Catholic Church in Diez de Octubre rang bells to show support.
The Castro regime acknowledged electricity issues and blamed external factors, with 1,326 protests documented in November and 1,192 political prisoners noted.

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Story summary

Protests erupted in at least six Havana neighborhoods from Monday night to Tuesday morning.
Residents chanted anti-communist slogans such as "freedom" and "down with communism."
The protests followed a 15-hour blackout.
The local Catholic Church in Diez de Octubre rang bells to show support.
The Castro regime acknowledged electricity issues and blamed external factors, with 1,326 protests documented in November and 1,192 political prisoners noted.