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Cubans take to streets in rare protests over lack of freedoms and worsening economy
Jul 13 - Thousands of Cubans took to the streets on Sunday to protest a lack of food and medicine as the country undergoes a grave economic crisis aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic and US sanctions.
Demonstrators complained about a lack of freedom and the worsening economic situation during the rare protests, according to people who spoke to CNN and videos from multiple cities, including capital Havana.
Many chanted for "freedom" and called for President Miguel Díaz-Canel to step down.
Multiple protesters were arrested by police, who used tear gas to break up some demonstrations. In Havana, a CNN team witnessed demonstrators being forcibly arrested and thrown into the back of vans by police officers. There were also violent clashes, where protesters turned over a police car and threw rocks at officers.In a nationally televised address, President Díaz-Canel said US trade sanctions had created economic misery on the communist-run island...
...Calls for restraint
On Monday, US President Joe Biden called on the Diàz-Canel government to "hear their people and serve their needs."
"We stand with the Cuban people and their clarion call for freedom and relief from the tragic grip of the pandemic and from the decades of repression and economic suffering to which they have been subjected by Cuba's authoritarian regime," Biden said in a statement.
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also tweeted on Sunday night, "the U.S. supports freedom of expression and assembly across Cuba, and would strongly condemn any violence or targeting of peaceful protesters who are exercising their universal rights"... quoted from
Jul 13 - Thousands of Cubans took to the streets on Sunday to protest a lack of food and medicine as the country undergoes a grave economic crisis aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic and US sanctions.
Demonstrators complained about a lack of freedom and the worsening economic situation during the rare protests, according to people who spoke to CNN and videos from multiple cities, including capital Havana.
Many chanted for "freedom" and called for President Miguel Díaz-Canel to step down.
Multiple protesters were arrested by police, who used tear gas to break up some demonstrations. In Havana, a CNN team witnessed demonstrators being forcibly arrested and thrown into the back of vans by police officers. There were also violent clashes, where protesters turned over a police car and threw rocks at officers.In a nationally televised address, President Díaz-Canel said US trade sanctions had created economic misery on the communist-run island...
...Calls for restraint
On Monday, US President Joe Biden called on the Diàz-Canel government to "hear their people and serve their needs."
"We stand with the Cuban people and their clarion call for freedom and relief from the tragic grip of the pandemic and from the decades of repression and economic suffering to which they have been subjected by Cuba's authoritarian regime," Biden said in a statement.
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also tweeted on Sunday night, "the U.S. supports freedom of expression and assembly across Cuba, and would strongly condemn any violence or targeting of peaceful protesters who are exercising their universal rights"... quoted from
President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting on reducing gun violence
Joe Biden Praised Cuban Citizens On Their 'Call For Freedom' Protests
US President at the start of the law enforcement and increasing crime rate meeting with mayors presented his opinion on Cuba's protest and the horrific assassination of Haiti's President.
Jul 13 - President Joe Biden on Monday called protests in Cuba “remarkable" and a “clarion call for freedom,” praising thousands of Cubans who took the streets to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis — one of the island's biggest anti-government demonstrations in recent memory.
“The Cuban people are demanding their freedom from an authoritarian regime. I don't think we've seen anything like this protest in a long long time, if, quite frankly, ever,” Biden said in a brief exchange with reporters at the start of a meeting with mayors and law enforcement officials to discuss gun violence in the U.S... more
Joe Biden Praised Cuban Citizens On Their 'Call For Freedom' Protests
US President at the start of the law enforcement and increasing crime rate meeting with mayors presented his opinion on Cuba's protest and the horrific assassination of Haiti's President.
Jul 13 - President Joe Biden on Monday called protests in Cuba “remarkable" and a “clarion call for freedom,” praising thousands of Cubans who took the streets to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis — one of the island's biggest anti-government demonstrations in recent memory.
“The Cuban people are demanding their freedom from an authoritarian regime. I don't think we've seen anything like this protest in a long long time, if, quite frankly, ever,” Biden said in a brief exchange with reporters at the start of a meeting with mayors and law enforcement officials to discuss gun violence in the U.S... more
JULY 12, 2021
President Biden Holds Meeting on Reducing Gun Crimes
President Biden met with Attorney General Merrick Garland, along with lawmakers and law enforcement officials, to discuss efforts to reduce gun violence. At the start, the president addressed the current political situations in Cuba and Haiti.
President Biden Holds Meeting on Reducing Gun Crimes
President Biden met with Attorney General Merrick Garland, along with lawmakers and law enforcement officials, to discuss efforts to reduce gun violence. At the start, the president addressed the current political situations in Cuba and Haiti.
Remarks by President Biden Discussing His Administration’s Comprehensive Strategy to Reduce Gun Crimes
JULY 12, 2021•SPEECHES AND REMARKS
Roosevelt Room
THE PRESIDENT: Folks, I want to start by recognizing the remarkable protests that are taking place in Cuba, with the Cuban people demanding their freedom from an authoritarian regime. And I don’t think we’ve seen anything like this protest in a long, long time — if, quite frankly, ever.
The United States stands firmly with the people of Cuba as they assert their universal rights. And we call on the government — the government of Cuba to refrain from violence or attempts to silence the voice of the people of Cuba.
And we’re also closely following the developments in Haiti in the wake of the horrific assassination of the President that recently took place. The people of Haiti deserve peace and security, and Haiti’s political leaders need to come together for the good of their country.
Over the weekend, I dispatched a high-level, expert delegation to assess the situation and to determine where the United States can offer our support.
And finally, as a close neighbor and friend of the people of both Cuba and Haiti, the United States stands ready to continue to provide assistance, and I’ll have more for you as we move on... more
JULY 12, 2021•SPEECHES AND REMARKS
Roosevelt Room
THE PRESIDENT: Folks, I want to start by recognizing the remarkable protests that are taking place in Cuba, with the Cuban people demanding their freedom from an authoritarian regime. And I don’t think we’ve seen anything like this protest in a long, long time — if, quite frankly, ever.
The United States stands firmly with the people of Cuba as they assert their universal rights. And we call on the government — the government of Cuba to refrain from violence or attempts to silence the voice of the people of Cuba.
And we’re also closely following the developments in Haiti in the wake of the horrific assassination of the President that recently took place. The people of Haiti deserve peace and security, and Haiti’s political leaders need to come together for the good of their country.
Over the weekend, I dispatched a high-level, expert delegation to assess the situation and to determine where the United States can offer our support.
And finally, as a close neighbor and friend of the people of both Cuba and Haiti, the United States stands ready to continue to provide assistance, and I’ll have more for you as we move on... more
Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on Protests in Cuba
July 12, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
We stand with the Cuban people and their clarion call for freedom and relief from the tragic grip of the pandemic and from the decades of repression and economic suffering to which they have been subjected by Cuba’s authoritarian regime. The Cuban people are bravely asserting fundamental and universal rights. Those rights, including the right of peaceful protest and the right to freely determine their own future, must be respected. The United States calls on the Cuban regime to hear their people and serve their needs at this vital moment rather than enriching themselves. source from
July 12, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
We stand with the Cuban people and their clarion call for freedom and relief from the tragic grip of the pandemic and from the decades of repression and economic suffering to which they have been subjected by Cuba’s authoritarian regime. The Cuban people are bravely asserting fundamental and universal rights. Those rights, including the right of peaceful protest and the right to freely determine their own future, must be respected. The United States calls on the Cuban regime to hear their people and serve their needs at this vital moment rather than enriching themselves. source from
JULY 12, 2021
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki talked to reporters about the president’s agenda. Topics included anti-government protests in Cuba, COVID-19 booster shots, voting rights and
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki talked to reporters about the president’s agenda. Topics included anti-government protests in Cuba, COVID-19 booster shots, voting rights and
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, July 12, 2021
JULY 12, 2021•PRESS BRIEFINGS
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Monday. Okay, just two items for all of you at the top.
This afternoon, the President will be joined by Attorney General Garland, as well as law enforcement leaders, elected officials, and a community violence intervention expert to discuss his comprehensive plan to reduce gun violence and violent crime. During the meeting, the President will discuss his crime reduction stragedy [sic] — strategy, which gives cities and states historic funding through the American Rescue Plan and a range of tools they can use to improve public safety in co- — their communities, including support for community violence intervention programs, summer employment opportunities, and other proven methods to reduce crime... more
JULY 12, 2021•PRESS BRIEFINGS
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Monday. Okay, just two items for all of you at the top.
This afternoon, the President will be joined by Attorney General Garland, as well as law enforcement leaders, elected officials, and a community violence intervention expert to discuss his comprehensive plan to reduce gun violence and violent crime. During the meeting, the President will discuss his crime reduction stragedy [sic] — strategy, which gives cities and states historic funding through the American Rescue Plan and a range of tools they can use to improve public safety in co- — their communities, including support for community violence intervention programs, summer employment opportunities, and other proven methods to reduce crime... more
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on U.S. Government Delegation to Haiti
JULY 12, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
On July 11, a United States interagency delegation with representatives from the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and National Security Council traveled to Haiti in response to the Haitian government’s request for security and investigative assistance following the July 7 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. The delegation reviewed the security of critical infrastructure with Haitian government officials and met with the Haitian National Police, who are leading the investigation into the assassination. The delegation also met with Acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph and Prime Minister-Designate Ariel Henry in a joint meeting, as well as Senate President Joseph Lambert, to encourage open and constructive dialogue to reach a political accord that can enable the country to hold free and fair elections. In all their meetings the delegation committed to supporting the Haitian government as it seeks justice in this case and affirmed the United States’ support for the people of Haiti in this challenging time. The United States stands with Haiti in becoming a safer, more democratic country... source from
JULY 12, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
On July 11, a United States interagency delegation with representatives from the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and National Security Council traveled to Haiti in response to the Haitian government’s request for security and investigative assistance following the July 7 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. The delegation reviewed the security of critical infrastructure with Haitian government officials and met with the Haitian National Police, who are leading the investigation into the assassination. The delegation also met with Acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph and Prime Minister-Designate Ariel Henry in a joint meeting, as well as Senate President Joseph Lambert, to encourage open and constructive dialogue to reach a political accord that can enable the country to hold free and fair elections. In all their meetings the delegation committed to supporting the Haitian government as it seeks justice in this case and affirmed the United States’ support for the people of Haiti in this challenging time. The United States stands with Haiti in becoming a safer, more democratic country... source from
Zelensky wants to talk to Biden about U.S. involvement in settlement in eastern Ukraine
Jul 12 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he wants the United States to join the peaceful settlement of the situation in eastern Ukraine, either in the Normandy format or another format.He stated this at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin late on Monday, July 12, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
"I would really like the United States to help us resolve the issue of a peaceful settlement in the Donbas and the de-occupation of our territories. It will be done in the Normandy format if the participants in the Normandy format are in favor [of this format]. Ukraine definitely supports such a format. Or it will be done in another format - this is a matter of negotiations," Zelensky said.
He added that he would raise this issue at his upcoming meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden.
Zelensky was on a working visit to Germany on July 11-12... quoted from
Jul 12 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he wants the United States to join the peaceful settlement of the situation in eastern Ukraine, either in the Normandy format or another format.He stated this at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin late on Monday, July 12, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
"I would really like the United States to help us resolve the issue of a peaceful settlement in the Donbas and the de-occupation of our territories. It will be done in the Normandy format if the participants in the Normandy format are in favor [of this format]. Ukraine definitely supports such a format. Or it will be done in another format - this is a matter of negotiations," Zelensky said.
He added that he would raise this issue at his upcoming meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden.
Zelensky was on a working visit to Germany on July 11-12... quoted from
Protesters march in Tampa against government in Cuba
Jul 13 - Cuban-Americans in Tampa are not slowing down when it comes to standing with those on the island.
“We want the dictatorship of Cuba to be done and over with,” Moses Valdivia said.
Many are demanding countries like the United States to intervene as Cuba is suffering through one of its worst socio-economic states since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Now many people fear for their loved ones who are fighting against this communist
system.
“Five years ago that was unimaginable. It wasn’t you’d be arrested.. you’d either be killed or shot.. certainly imprisoned,” Daniel Perez said.
The current uprising led authorities in Cuba to shut down the internet. Perez tells 8 On Your Side he hasn’t heard from his cousins since.
“Hopefully today, tonight or tomorrow they’ll get through and we can get a message that they’re okay. I think they’ll be okay if they’re not out in the streets but it’s really an unimaginable response so who knows what kind of response the government is going to give to this,” Perez said.
Eight On Your Side spoke with Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera who is drafting up a resolution for the city council to assist. quoted from
Jul 13 - Cuban-Americans in Tampa are not slowing down when it comes to standing with those on the island.
“We want the dictatorship of Cuba to be done and over with,” Moses Valdivia said.
Many are demanding countries like the United States to intervene as Cuba is suffering through one of its worst socio-economic states since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Now many people fear for their loved ones who are fighting against this communist
system.
“Five years ago that was unimaginable. It wasn’t you’d be arrested.. you’d either be killed or shot.. certainly imprisoned,” Daniel Perez said.
The current uprising led authorities in Cuba to shut down the internet. Perez tells 8 On Your Side he hasn’t heard from his cousins since.
“Hopefully today, tonight or tomorrow they’ll get through and we can get a message that they’re okay. I think they’ll be okay if they’re not out in the streets but it’s really an unimaginable response so who knows what kind of response the government is going to give to this,” Perez said.
Eight On Your Side spoke with Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera who is drafting up a resolution for the city council to assist. quoted from
