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Pot-Banging Protests Erupted in Broad Daylight During Wednesday’s Demonstrations in Havana

“At this rate, five Cubans with pots and pans could very well open the Strait of Hormuz.” 14ymedio, Havana, April 9, 2026 — Protests against the prolonged power outages, involving banging pots and pans, are no longer confined to nighttime. This Wednesday, the pot-banging protests took place again in several neighborhoods of the capital, with … Continue reading “Pot-Banging Protests Erupted in Broad Daylight During Wednesday’s Demonstrations in Havana”

Fires and Pot-Banging Protests: Cuba in Apocalyptic Mode

It doesn’t matter whether the neighborhoods are more central or farther out—the soundtrack of the capital at night is protest, and during the day the smell is burning garbage. 14ymedio, Darío Hernández, March 9, 2026 – Havana at night these days has an apocalyptic feel. If you walk around after the sun goes down—when the … Continue reading “Fires and Pot-Banging Protests: Cuba in Apocalyptic Mode”

A Woman With a Beaten Face Is Released After Being Detained for Pot-Banging Protests in Havana

“They are going to take me now, they are going to take my phone,” says Marianela Peña Cobas before being captured during a protest over the blackouts. 14ymedio, Havana, March 8, 2026 – Fifteen hours after being detained during the second night of mobilizations over blackouts in Havana, Marianela Peña Cobas was released this Sunday … Continue reading “A Woman With a Beaten Face Is Released After Being Detained for Pot-Banging Protests in Havana”

Despite the Heavy Cuban Police Presence, the Intensity of the Pot-Banging Protests in Regla and Guanabacoa Is Increasing

Outraged by the incessant power outages, the residents of these neighborhoods no longer hesitate to protest openly. 14ymedio, Havana, 8 March 2025 — For the second consecutive night, protests took place this Saturday in several Havana neighborhoods. In Regla and Guanabacoa, 14ymedio witnessed simultaneous cacerolazos — pot-banging protests — denouncing the prolonged power outages affecting … Continue reading “Despite the Heavy Cuban Police Presence, the Intensity of the Pot-Banging Protests in Regla and Guanabacoa Is Increasing”

‘Abusers,’ ‘Turn On the Power,’ ‘Down With Communism’: the Cuban Night Once Again Fills With Pot-Banging Protests

This Friday the Island reached a record deficit of almost 67% of electricity demand. 14ymedio, Havana, March 7, 2026 – “Abusers! How long is this going to last?” “Turn the power on!” “Díaz-Canel singao*!” and “Down with communism!” were some of the shouts heard on Friday night in several places in western Cuba, especially in … Continue reading “‘Abusers,’ ‘Turn On the Power,’ ‘Down With Communism’: the Cuban Night Once Again Fills With Pot-Banging Protests”

Cubalex Reports ‘Unprecedented Increase’ in Protests During First Half of 2026

In the first six months of the year, 766 demonstrations were recorded in 141 municipalities across the island EFE/14ymedio, Havana, August 20, 2026,The organization Cubalex stated this Wednesday that “the energy, water, and health crisis” caused an “unprecedented increase” in protests in Cuba during the first half of 2026, which reached 766 demonstrations in 141 … Continue reading “Cubalex Reports ‘Unprecedented Increase’ in Protests During First Half of 2026”

The Detention in Cuba of a 13-Year-Old Boy Following the Protests in Santiago de las Vegas is Denounced

His mother says four police officers beat him during the arrest, and independent organizations are demanding an investigation into the case. 14ymedio, Madrid, July 28, 2026 – Alex Javier Hernández González, a 13-year-old boy, was detained for his alleged participation in last Wednesday’s protests in Santiago de las Vegas, Havana, according to his mother and … Continue reading “The Detention in Cuba of a 13-Year-Old Boy Following the Protests in Santiago de las Vegas is Denounced”

Seven Arrested, Including Four Minors, After Protests Against Blackouts in Santiago de Cuba

Cubalex warns of escalating repression in the lead-up to the anniversary of the 11 July 2021 protests, ’11J’ 14ymedio, Madrid, June 26, 2026 / The NGO Cubalex confirmed this Thursday the arrest of at least seven people in the municipality of Contramaestre, four of them minors, after the incidents that occurred on June 21 around … Continue reading “Seven Arrested, Including Four Minors, After Protests Against Blackouts in Santiago de Cuba”

Cuba’s Electric Union Announces a 2,200 MW Deficit After a Turbulent Night of Protests in Havana

The system disconnected early this morning from Ciego de Ávila to Guantánamo, and the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant broke down again 14ymedio, Havana, May 14, 2026 – The night was turbulent in a Havana abandoned even by the breeze, and dawn does not look any better. Cuba’s Electric Union has announced the largest projected deficit … Continue reading “Cuba’s Electric Union Announces a 2,200 MW Deficit After a Turbulent Night of Protests in Havana”

Pot-Banging and Street Closures in Marianao Bring Back the Power After Four Days of Blackouts

Reports collected by ‘CubaNet’ speak of two detainees and indicate that the majority of the protesters were women. 14ymedio, Madrid, October 8, 2025 — Dozens of people took to the streets Tuesday night in the municipality of Marianao (Havana) to demand an end to the blackouts. In a video shared on social media, residents can … Continue reading “Pot-Banging and Street Closures in Marianao Bring Back the Power After Four Days of Blackouts”

At Least 23 People Arrested in Cuba in Protests Over Blackouts

The ’14ymedio’ newsroom in Nuevo Vedado was without electricity for 106 hours. Since that day, it has also registered a total of 68 protests. Of these, 12 took place after Rafael, hit western Cuba, on November 6, giving a total of 14 people detained. The most recent took place in Villa Clara, where at least … Continue reading “At Least 23 People Arrested in Cuba in Protests Over Blackouts”

New Record Number of Political Prisoners in Cuba, Including a 13-year-old

Prisoners Defenders documents 36 new additions to its list and denounces the increase in arrests following the blackout protests 14ymedio, Havana, August 12, 2026 / The intensification of repression in Cuba has resulted in a new record number of political prisoners in July. According to the most recent report from the organization Prisoners Defenders (PD), … Continue reading “New Record Number of Political Prisoners in Cuba, Including a 13-year-old”

Residents of Luyanó in Havana Block a Street Over Lack of Water

Dozens of protests over power outages continue across Havana. The Government’s response remains repression: Cubalex warns of the enforced disappearance of six protesters in Guantánamo. 14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez, Havana, July 17, 2026 – Power outages and protests now go hand in hand in Cuba. This Friday, on México Avenue in Havana’s Cerro municipality, 14ymedio … Continue reading “Residents of Luyanó in Havana Block a Street Over Lack of Water”

“Our Flag Had the Blood of the Protesters Wounded on 11 July”

Elías recounts how, at age 16, he came to wave the national flag at the corner of Toyo, standing atop an overturned police patrol car 14ymedio, Luz Escobar, Madrid, July 16, 2026 / Elías Rizo León was just 16 years old on 11 July 2021, but his image -holding the Cuban flag as he stood … Continue reading ““Our Flag Had the Blood of the Protesters Wounded on 11 July””

An Official Journalist Denounces ‘The Internal Blockade’ That Has Done So Much ‘Damage’ to Cuba

“A country cannot live at the expense of charitable donations, which are appreciated, but do not solve daily problems or foster development,” writes Elsa Ramos in ‘Escambray’ 14ymedio, Madrid, July 14, 2026 / It is hardly surprising that Elsa Ramos has written the most critical article about the 176 economic reforms announced by the government. … Continue reading “An Official Journalist Denounces ‘The Internal Blockade’ That Has Done So Much ‘Damage’ to Cuba”