Cuba has accused the United States of being responsible for the 2021 protests that occurred on the island. The protests, the largest since Fidel Castro’s 1959 revolution, faced a harsh crackdown by the Cuban government.
According to Cuba’s Communist Party-run newspaper Granma, the United States is directly responsible for the protests. The editorial alleges that the US has been inciting and funding Cubans to protest against the government.
In response, the United States has denied these accusations and claimed that the protests were spontaneous. They hold the Cuban government responsible for the violence that unfolded during the protests.
The protests were triggered by various factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic crisis in Cuba, and the government’s crackdown on dissent. They also reflected the growing dissatisfaction with the Cuban government among the people.
As the anniversary of the protests approaches, tensions between the United States and Cuba remain. The Biden administration has taken some measures to ease sanctions on Cuba but has emphasized the need for significant reforms before lifting the embargo.
The plans for marking the anniversary of the protests in Cuba remain uncertain. The government has declared its intolerance towards any further protests, warning of arrests for participants. However, some Cubans express their intention to observe the anniversary through small, peaceful protests.
The 2021 protests hold great significance in Cuban history and are expected to have a lasting impact on the country. The response of the government to the anniversary and how the Cuban people will continue expressing their dissatisfaction with the government are yet to be seen.
