Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Cuba Government Crushes Dissent. Nationwide Protest Fizzles

 

The Guardian: Cuba democracy protests thwarted after rallies banned and leaders arrested  

Authorities act swiftly to snuff out dissent after being caught off guard by demonstrations for change in July  

Cuban authorities have snuffed out protests planned by activists to call for nationwide demonstrations for democracy and more freedom of expression. 

After being caught off guard by unprecedented protests in July, the government acted in advance to ban the demonstrations planned for Monday, ran a media campaign arguing it was a US attempt at regime change, and placed protest leaders under house arrest.  

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More News On Yesterday's Protests In Cuba  

As Cuba Crushes Dissent, a Nationwide Protest Fizzles -- New York Times  

Cuban dissidents arrested, mass protest thwarted as police swamp streets -- AFP  

Cuban government quashes planned march by protesters -- NBC  

Planned Cuba protests fizzle amid police deployment, confinement -- Al Jazeera 

Cuban government goes to extremes to keep activist from marching -- CNN

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