Residents of Miramar, a neighborhood in Havana, engaged in a pot-banging protest during a blackout to express their frustration with the ongoing power cuts plaguing the Cuban capital.
This protest marks the fourth consecutive night of demonstrations across various parts of the city due to the persistent lack of electricity.
A video capturing the event, where the clamor of banging pots can be heard resonating in the dark, was shared on social media by journalist Mario J. Pentón.
"Happening right now," emphasized the journalist in the comments section of his post.
The footage, albeit dimly lit, vividly illustrates how the area's residents voiced their discontent by striking pots and pans from their homes while the neighborhood remained in darkness.
Communicator and activist Adelth Bonne Gamboa reported that in Santo Suárez, similar, albeit less intense, protests could be heard.
This incident is part of a series of similar demonstrations recorded in various parts of the capital in recent days, as citizens resort to pot-banging to express their dissatisfaction with power outages and the ongoing energy crisis plaguing the island.
Additionally, on the same Monday, a group of students staged a peaceful sit-in on the steps of the University of Havana to protest the academic conditions and the hybrid learning model that several of the country’s universities maintain amidst the electricity crisis.
According to student testimonies cited by journalist Magdiel Jorge Castro on social media, the discontent arises from the regime's decision to persist with distance learning despite frequent blackouts and connectivity challenges affecting much of the nation.
Understanding the Ongoing Cuban Energy Crisis
What sparked the recent protests in Havana?
The protests in Havana were sparked by prolonged power outages affecting the city, prompting residents to express their frustration through demonstrations.
How have residents been protesting the power cuts?
Residents have been engaging in pot-banging protests, a form of demonstration where they create noise by striking pots and pans, to voice their dissatisfaction with the power cuts.
What issues are students protesting at the University of Havana?
Students at the University of Havana are protesting against the academic conditions and the continued use of a hybrid learning model, which is challenging due to frequent blackouts and connectivity issues.