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Event title

Cuba - Protesters in Cuba Light Fire, Hurl Objects in Rare Riot Over Blackouts

Event category

Social incident - Serial demonstrations, mass movements

Severity

Mid

Event date (UTC)

2026-03-18 14:37:27

Last update (UTC)

2026-03-18 14:37:27

Latitude

22.109822

Longitude

-78.62688

Area range

Local event

Address/Affected area(s)

Morón, Provincia de Ciego de Ávila

Rare protests in Cuba turned violent over the weekend as frustration over blackouts and food shortages spilled into the streets. State media says a demonstration in the city of Morón began peacefully Friday night before escalating into unrest early Saturday. Videos verified by Reuters show protesters lighting fires and throwing objects near a government building. Public demonstrations remain uncommon in Cuba, where protests are technically allowed but lack clear legal guidelines.

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