July 14, 2021 - U.S. considering ways to help Cuban people after protests, State Department says

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From the Editor's Desk Cuba protests: Three key issues that explain the rare unrest Cuba has been plunged into turmoil by the largest protests against its Communist government in decades. Thousands took to the streets in towns and cities across the island shouting "freedom" and "down with the dictatorship" on Sunday. Protests are rarely seen on the Caribbean island, where opposition to the government is stifled. "We are not afraid. We want change, we do not want any more dictatorship," one protester in San Antonio told the BBC. So what have been the main drivers of these protests? Continued here TradeBriefs: Newsletters for Decision-Makers! Our advertisers help fund the daily operations of TradeBriefs. We request you to accept our promotional emails. Want the newsletters, without the promotional mailers? Get an (ad-free) subscription to TradeBriefs Premium for just $2 per month. 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