Protests Erupt in Havana After More Than 60 Hours Without Electricity as Anger at Communist Government Grows

Protests have erupted in several areas of the Cuban capital after residents endured more than 60 hours without electricity, triggering growing anger toward the country’s communist government and worsening economic conditions.

According to videos circulating on social media and local reports, the demonstrations began late at night in several neighborhoods of Havana, where frustrated residents took to the streets banging pots, chanting slogans, and demanding solutions to the prolonged blackouts.

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Witnesses say crowds gathered spontaneously as frustration reached a breaking point after nearly three days without electricity in some areas. The outages have left homes without refrigeration, lighting, internet access, or ventilation in the island’s tropical heat.

According to reports, residents shouted “Electricity and food!” and “Freedom!”, echoing demands heard during previous anti-government demonstrations on the island.

Cuba has been experiencing severe energy shortages for months, driven by aging infrastructure, fuel shortages, and a deepening economic crisis. The country’s power grid has struggled to meet demand, leading to frequent blackouts that in some provinces last more than half the day.

However, the most recent outages in Havana — historically prioritized for electricity distribution compared to other regions — appear to have intensified public anger.

Videos posted online show groups of residents gathering in streets and apartment buildings, clapping, chanting, and calling for change. Some footage also suggests a growing police presence in certain areas as authorities attempt to contain the demonstrations.

The protests come amid ongoing economic hardship across the island, including shortages of food, medicine, and basic goods. Many Cubans have grown increasingly frustrated with the government’s response to the crisis.

This unrest recalls the historic protests of 2021 in Cuba, when thousands of Cubans across the island took to the streets demanding freedom and better living conditions in what were the largest demonstrations seen in decades.

Source: The Gateway Pundit