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Social Unrest

Social unrest in Cuba escalates amid severe energy crises, frequent blackouts, and resource shortages, sparking protests, stone-throwing incidents, and government interventions.

U.S. Issues Warning Following Cuba's Power Grid Collapse, Highlights Internet and Phone Service Disruptions
U.S. Issues Warning Following Cuba's Power Grid Collapse, Highlights Internet and Phone Service Disruptions

Published on 12/3/2025

Díaz-Canel Claims Guantánamo Can Recover from Hurricane with Local Resources
Díaz-Canel Claims Guantánamo Can Recover from Hurricane with Local Resources

Published on 11/2/2025

Residents of Guantánamo Demand Action Amid Water and Power Outages After Hurricane Melissa
Residents of Guantánamo Demand Action Amid Water and Power Outages After Hurricane Melissa

Published on 11/1/2025

Cuban Authorities Arrest Multiple Suspects in Santiago de Cuba Meat Truck Looting Incident
Cuban Authorities Arrest Multiple Suspects in Santiago de Cuba Meat Truck Looting Incident

Published on 10/29/2025

Residents in Regla Block Street Due to Water Shortage
Residents in Regla Block Street Due to Water Shortage

Published on 10/18/2025

Protests Erupt in Santa Felicia, Marianao: Residents Decry Blackouts, Hunger, and Government Neglect in Cuba
Protests Erupt in Santa Felicia, Marianao: Residents Decry Blackouts, Hunger, and Government Neglect in Cuba

Published on 10/8/2025

Ulises Toirac Issues a Stark Warning to Cuban Government Amid Widespread Blackouts
Ulises Toirac Issues a Stark Warning to Cuban Government Amid Widespread Blackouts

Published on 10/5/2025

Christian Church Calls for Prayer Amid Cuba's Crisis: "We Can't Endure This Life Any Longer"
Christian Church Calls for Prayer Amid Cuba's Crisis: "We Can't Endure This Life Any Longer"

Published on 9/16/2025

Tensions Rise in Santiago de Cuba: Police Officer Attacked During Attempt to Identify Suspected Thieves
Tensions Rise in Santiago de Cuba: Police Officer Attacked During Attempt to Identify Suspected Thieves

Published on 9/4/2025

Camagüey Carnivals Continue Amid Severe Blackouts: A Celebration or a Distraction?
Camagüey Carnivals Continue Amid Severe Blackouts: A Celebration or a Distraction?

Published on 6/30/2025

Electric Company Official on the Isle of Youth Apologizes for Saying "Blackout" on TV
Electric Company Official on the Isle of Youth Apologizes for Saying "Blackout" on TV

Published on 6/22/2025

Cuba Rushes to Distribute Donated Rice and Pasta in Santiago Amidst Protests: “One Kilo Per Person”
Cuba Rushes to Distribute Donated Rice and Pasta in Santiago Amidst Protests: “One Kilo Per Person”

Published on 5/22/2025

Cuba's Energy Crisis Deepens: Blackouts Exceed 1,800 MW
Cuba's Energy Crisis Deepens: Blackouts Exceed 1,800 MW

Published on 4/7/2025

Bread Vendors' Clash Turns into Stone-Throwing Brawl in Cuba
Bread Vendors' Clash Turns into Stone-Throwing Brawl in Cuba

Published on 3/19/2025

Food Distribution Ordered by Matanzas Government to Ease Social Unrest Amidst Energy Crisis
Food Distribution Ordered by Matanzas Government to Ease Social Unrest Amidst Energy Crisis

Published on 2/16/2025

Havana Faces Scheduled Power Outages Amid Energy Generation Deficit
Havana Faces Scheduled Power Outages Amid Energy Generation Deficit

Published on 12/12/2024

Missing Cuban Man Sought in Bejucal
Missing Cuban Man Sought in Bejucal

Published on 12/1/2024

International Media Highlights Massive Blackout in Cuba: System Collapse
International Media Highlights Massive Blackout in Cuba: System Collapse

Published on 10/18/2024

Stones Thrown at Havana to Bayamo Train
Stones Thrown at Havana to Bayamo Train

Published on 10/4/2024