The act took place in the city of Morón; energy crisis and food shortages increase social tension on the island
Protesters invaded a Communist Party office in the city of Morón, central Cuba. The protest was motivated by the constant power cuts that affect the Cuban population. According to the state newspaper invader, The act began peacefully on Friday night (13 March), but evolved into clashes during the early hours of the morning. The act was also confirmed by the agency Reuters.
Images circulating on social media show people throwing stones at the windows of a building and setting it on fire. Protesters screamed “freedom” in the background. The building is the Municipal Committee of the Communist Party in Morón.
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According to the Invaderprotesters attacked other state establishments in the area. Among them are a pharmacy and a government market.
Public protests are rare in Cuba. Its 2019 constitution grants citizens the right to demonstrate, but a law more specifically defining this right is stalled in the National Assembly.
ECONOMIC CRISIS AND US SANCTIONS
According to the Reutersthe protest was triggered by the blackouts that intensified after the oil blockade imposed by the United States. The population faces shortages of food, fuel, electricity and medicine. The situation has generated growing dissatisfaction.
The United States has intensified sanctions against Cuba since January 2026. US President Donald Trump has cut Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba. He threatened to the island. The measures increase pressure on an economy that was already facing difficulties.
The Cuban government confirmed that(13.mar.2026) to try to neutralize the crisis. In recent weeks, Trump has made a series of statements claiming that Cuba is on the brink of collapse and eager to make a deal with the United States.
