In Cuba’s poorest neighbourhoods, youths could face decades in jail after protests
La Guinera, Cuba Reuters Young Cuban protesters from Havana’s poorest neighbourhoods face decades behind bars at upcoming trials, relatives and rights groups said, amid a crackdown on some of those who took part in last year’s unprecedented anti-government demonstrations. The 11th to 12th July protests saw thousands take to the streets in towns and cities across the […]
Cuba arrests activists as government blames unrest on US interference; church leaders reportedly among detained
Havana, CubaReuters Cuba blamed historic protests that took place over the weekend on US “economic asphyxiation” and detained some of the highest profile activists, while the Biden administration said it supported the Cuban people’s right to demonstrate. The streets of Havana were quiet on Monday, although there was a heavy police presence and the capitol […]