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Cuba Protests Erupt Over Energy Crisis, Five Arrested

3/15/2026

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Residents in central Cuba protested early Saturday, partially destroying the ruling Communist Party headquarters.
Authorities arrested five individuals during the demonstration.
The Cuban government described Moron events as vandalism and opened an investigation.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed talks with the United States about the energy crisis, citing a U.S. energy blockade.
Cuba has not received petroleum in three months and relies on natural gas, solar power, and thermoelectric plants.

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Residents in central Cuba protested early Saturday, partially destroying the ruling Communist Party headquarters.
Authorities arrested five individuals during the demonstration.
The Cuban government described Moron events as vandalism and opened an investigation.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed talks with the United States about the energy crisis, citing a U.S. energy blockade.
Cuba has not received petroleum in three months and relies on natural gas, solar power, and thermoelectric plants.