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→Education: freedom protests 2021
See [[History of Cuba]].
See [[History of Cuba]].
==Freedom protests 2021==
A surprising uprising demonstrations by Cubans for freedom rose in July 2021. And one was murdered.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-57830160.amp Cuba protests: One dead and scores missing after rare demonstrations - BBC]
The rare anti-government demonstrations began on Sunday, when thousands took to the streets in protest over food.
July 14, 2021</ref>
Some U.S. politicians voiced support for Cuba protesters as State Department called for "calm".<ref>Tre'Vaughn Howard, [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cuba-protest-united-states-reactions/ Some U.S. politicians voice support for Cuba protesters as State Department calls for "calm"] CVS, July 12, 2021.
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Some Cuban protesters expressed fear that the Cuban government will persecute whoever even talks to foreign press.<ref>Yoav Zehavi יואב זהבי يوآف زهافي (@Yoav__Zehavi) Tweeted:
@kann_news https://t.co/eDR8ChihJV
"The government will persecute me if they know I'm talking to you": Things we brought tonight from Cuba after two days of protest against the regime.
[https://twitter.com/Yoav__Zehavi/status/1415039821819621381?s=20 July 13, 2021]</ref>
On July 16 2021, thousands in South Florida joined in protests that "Communism Needs to Die."<ref>[https://www.newsmax.com/politics/cuba/2021/07/16/id/1028930/ 'Communism Needs to Die': Thousands Join Latest South Florida Protest Amid Crisis in Cuba] Newsmax, July 16, 2021.</ref>
More protests were scheduled further.<ref>
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/south-florida-protest-amid-crisis-in-cuba/2496684/</ref> And many gathered in Freedom Tower innl [[Miami]] on July 17.
Cubans expressed disappointment with lack of Biden action.
<ref>[https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210716-cubans-disappointed-with-lack-of-biden-action Cubans 'Disappointed' With Lack of Biden Action] France 24, 16 July 2021.
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Thousands of Cubans protesting against their government managed to catch the attention of President Joe Biden, but they have been left deflated by his response.
Most Cubans -- even those that had never heard of him -- welcomed Biden's presidency after four years of worsening relations and increasing sanctions under his predecessor Donald Trump.
Prior to his election, Biden had told online opposition news outlet Cibercuba that he would eliminate Trump's restrictions on remittances and travel, which he said had harmed Cubans and separated families.
But six months into his tenure, Cubans are still waiting for concrete action to back up the promises.
"Obviously, he's disappointed many (Cubans) who hoped, not that he would return to the (Barack) Obama policies, but that he would reverse Trump's crudest measures," Cuban academic and former diplomat Carlos Alzugaray told AFP.
"There's no doubt there was a lot of expectation over many things" that Biden said during his election campaign.
On July 11 and 12, thousands of Cubans took to the streets in 40 cities around the island shouting "Freedom," "Down with the dictatorship," and "We're hungry."
One person died, dozens were injured and more than 100 were detained.
Biden took note, but did not announce new measures. He did, however, trade barbs with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
"Cuba is, unfortunately, a failed state and repressing their citizens," Biden said on Thursday.</blockquote></ref>
An [[Associated Press]] reporter was violently attacked by the oppressive regime.
<ref>[https://trendingrightwing.com/ap-news-reporter-gets-the-ever-living-daylights-beat-out-of-him/ AP News Reporter Gets the Ever Living Daylights Beat Out of Him] By Anastasia Boushee. July 17, 2021.
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A reporter for the Associated Press (AP) was beaten and left with his face bloodied while he was on the street covering protests in Cuba.
Covering freedom protests in a communist country is a dangerous job.</blockquote></ref>
===Hypocritical "squad"===
The so-called progressives and "squad" have been harshly criticized for its sudden silence.<ref>[https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/varney-on-cuba-protests-where-is-bernie-sanders-aoc-and-the-squad.amp Varney on Cuba protests: Where is Bernie Sanders, AOC and 'The Squad'? | Fox News. July 12, 2021]</ref><ref>[https://www.the-sun.com/news/3268866/dem-socialists-ignoring-cuban-protesters/ 'SYMPATHIZERS' SILENT.
Dem socialists slammed for IGNORING Cuban protesters railing against communist dictatorship as US flags waved at demos].
Lauren Fruen. The Sun, Jul 12 2021.</ref>
== See also ==
== See also ==