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Protesters in Cuba attack Communist Party office in rare riot over blackouts
Reuters ^ | Mar 14, 2026

Posted on 03/14/2026 9:45:25 PM PDT by Milagros

Summary. Blackouts exacerbated by US oil blockade Violent protests very rare in Cuba Cuba says it has opened talks with US.

HAVANA, March 14 (Reuters) - Anti-government protesters attacked a Communist Party office in central Cuba early on Saturday, a state-run newspaper reported, in ​a rare outburst of public dissent triggered by blackouts exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade. A rally against power cuts and food shortages began peacefully in the ‌city of Moron late on Friday then turned violent in the early hours of Saturday morning, Invasor newspaper said.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Cuba; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: blockade; castroscuba; commies; communism; cuba; moron; protests

1 posted on 03/14/2026 9:45:25 PM PDT by Milagros
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To: Milagros

Wouldn’t it be nice to one day have a PGA event in Cuba?


2 posted on 03/14/2026 9:59:17 PM PDT by Kudsman (Volunteer white preservationist )
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To: Milagros

Try playing “The Best of Desi Arnaz” on a battery operated player. Was popular the last time Cubans weren’t living under Communist rulers.


3 posted on 03/14/2026 10:00:17 PM PDT by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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To: Milagros
Previously:

Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens

4 posted on 03/14/2026 10:58:33 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
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To: Kudsman

Right


5 posted on 03/14/2026 11:57:19 PM PDT by Milagros
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To: Milagros

6 posted on 03/15/2026 1:52:13 AM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Milagros

GOOD


7 posted on 03/15/2026 3:37:43 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: Milagros

It’s a start!


8 posted on 03/15/2026 5:08:59 AM PDT by bantam
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To: Milagros; All
The 'f%#k totalitarianism' thing is very popular just now 😁
9 posted on 03/15/2026 5:27:37 AM PDT by SMARTY (In politics, stupidity is not a handicap. Napoleon Bonaparte I)
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To: Milagros

Nice...I might start the Deplorable Trump Supporter Homes (Cuba), Incorporated. Build beautiful single family homes.


10 posted on 03/15/2026 6:01:39 AM PDT by DeplorableTrumpSupporter (FKA ConservaTeen)
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To: Kudsman

The Havana 500 NASCAR race...and a 100 mile Antique (1950 American cars) pre race...Jay Leno as Grand Marshall... Winner gets a new Ford Mustang and an F 350..


11 posted on 03/15/2026 6:32:28 AM PDT by DeplorableTrumpSupporter (FKA ConservaTeen)
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To: Milagros
triggered by blackouts exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade

We're blockading Cuba? First I heard about this. How many ships did we deploy? Hummmm?

Or could it be that oil exporters want Cuba to pay for the oil. And Cuba has no money to pay with.

12 posted on 03/15/2026 7:47:58 AM PDT by Ditto
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Or could it be that oil exporters want Cuba to pay for the oil. And Cuba has no money to pay with.

I think that's the truth as well.

13 posted on 03/15/2026 8:08:49 AM PDT by libertylover (The HBM (Has Been Media) is almost all AGENDA-DRIVEN and HATE-DRIVEN, not-truth driven.)
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