Cubans in over 32 cities in Cuba protested in retaliation to the communist regime, chanting “Freedom! “Down with Communism!” and "Patria y Vida (Homeland and Life)" in a live Facebook video.
The demonstrators demanded access to food, medicine, vaccines and the end to communism amid a massive COVID-19 outbreak (Daily Caller).
From CNN International Corresponded and Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann: I have lived in Cuba for nine years and the scenes we saw today were stunning. The protests spread more quickly than anyone could have imagined. I don’t know what tomorrow will bring but the level of discontent and anger isn’t going anywhere (Twitter).
-From Wall Street Journal Latin America Correspondent Jose de Cordoba: Cubans always talk about the “doble cara” – hiding your true feelings and thoughts because of the fear that comes with living in a police state. This is what happens when a people take off their masks (Twitter).
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said it’s not about freedom (RedState). Is Psaki blind?
As of late last night, Socialist Bernie Sanders, who heaped high praise on the government of Cuba, was silent (Fox News).
From Katie Pavlich last night: Nothing from the @WhiteHouse, @JoeBiden or @SecBlinken on Cuba. Telling.... (Twitter). [Update: Biden broke his silence on Cuba protests (PJ Media)]
From Erielle Davidson: Biden WH predictably out to lunch as Cuba erupts in protest against its socialist government while waving the American flag (Twitter).
From Marco Rubio: Frustration with the dictatorships incompetence,greed & repression is mounting rapidly (Twitter).
From Dan McLaughlin: … one hopes that the Cuban regime can & will fall to the Cuban people, if not now, soon. And we should do whatever we can to help that along. Cuba Libre (Twitter).
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