[UPDATE Jul. 12 – 17:00Z] Cuba: Anti-Government Protests Began

Anti-government protests began in Cuba. Thousands of people – frustrated by the economic situation and the toughest phase of the coronavirus pandemic – took part in rare protests in Havana and other cities on Sunday demanding Diaz-Canel step down. [UPDATE Jul. 12 – 17:00Z] For the second day, mass protesters are taking the streets in Cuba. The reason for the protests was the rationing of food and medicine and their shortage in the country, especially against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, in addition, the country has been in an economic crisis for many years.  Protesters are demanding free…