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How Cuba's Government Is Attempting To Silence Unprecedented Protests

How Cuba's Government Is Attempting To Silence Unprecedented Protests

FromConsider This from NPR


How Cuba's Government Is Attempting To Silence Unprecedented Protests

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jul 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The protests that erupted in Cuba over the weekend are the biggest the country has seen in decades. Cubans are suffering through a summer of shortages, from food and electricity to medicine. All of which have been made worse by the pandemic. Officials in the authoritarian government are tying to stamp out the unrest quickly. These demonstrations present a political opportunity for President Biden. NPR's Franco Ordonez reports on how the White House's response could change future Florida votes. NPR international correspondent Carrie Kahn looks into internet blackouts enacted by the Cuban government in an attempt to stop organizing happening on social media platforms. And Miami-Herald editorial writer Luisa Yanez explains why a younger generation of Cubans may not buckle under pressure.
Released:
Jul 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.