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Cuba: Moncada anniversary, energy crisis and protests

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~~Cuba~~ Cuba: Moncada ~~anniversary: protests~~ anniversary, energy crisis and ~~US aid~~ protests

The 73rd anniversary of the July 26 26, 1953 Moncada assault was marked ~~amid Cuba’s~~ by intense political commemoration and severe domestic unrest. Amid a deepening energy ~~crisis. A 24‑hour blackout on 24 July sparked cacerolazo protests in Havana and other cities.~~ crisis, President Miguel ~~Díaz‑Canel led a ceremony in Pinar del Río, condemning~~ Díaz-Canel condemned the U.S. oil embargo—enforced on 29 January 2026—as a “political genocide” ~~that has produced daily power cuts exceeding 20 hours, fuel~~ and ~~medicine shortages, suspension~~ a “weapon of ~~more than 100,000 surgeries,~~ war.” Domestic conditions were marked by extreme instability. On 24 July, a 24-hour blackout affected all provinces, with shortages reaching 2,315 MW. This triggered nationwide “cacerolazo” protests in Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Cienfuegos. The NGO Cubalex reported that the ~~withdrawal~~ first half of ~~Visa, Mastercard, Spain’s Meliá hotel chain, Air Canada~~ 2026 saw an unprecedented surge in social conflict, with 766 demonstrations across 141 municipalities, peaking in June. Governmental responses included the launch of the “Red Juvenil Comunitaria” (Youth Community Network) in provinces like Granma and ~~Air France.~~ Cienfuegos to address economic challenges through grassroots action. Cultural events, such as the Jornada Cucalambeana and various summer programs, were implemented to honor Fidel Castro’s legacy and preserve traditions, though some festivals were relocated due to fuel and electricity shortages. International solidarity ~~was highlighted. In~~ remained high. Thousands marched in Mexico City, ~~thousands marched along Paseo de la Reforma on 26‑27 July, organized by Va Por Cuba~~ and ~~the José Martí Association of Cuban Residents, chanting against the U.S. embargo. Similar gatherings took place~~ demonstrations occurred in ~~Uruguay, where Cuban ambassador Lissett Pérez addressed local groups. Díaz‑Canel accused the United States of waging a “world war” against left‑wing movements, calling~~ Madrid, Paris, and Buenos Aires. While the ~~blockade a “weapon of war.” The~~ United States reiterated ~~its~~ a $100 million humanitarian aid package, ~~delivering food, hygiene items and medical supplies to roughly 700~~ the Cuban ~~families via a Miami‑origin flight. The United Nations continues~~ leadership continued to ~~call for lifting~~ frame the ~~embargo, though resolutions remain non‑binding.~~ economic blockade as a central driver of the country’s healthcare, fuel, and electricity crises.

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