A young man was reportedly shot amid the Friday night protests in the municipality of Morón, located in Ciego de Ávila, where the local office of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) was also set on fire, leading to clashes with security forces.
These reports were shared on social media by independent journalist José Raúl Gallego. On his Facebook profile, he mentioned that a police officer allegedly fired at a young man who was near a bonfire lit in front of the PCC's municipal headquarters.
The bullet reportedly struck the young man's thigh while he was in the vicinity of the building during the city's demonstrations.
In a prior post, Gallego highlighted that the PCC's local office had been set ablaze amid the protests.
He also noted that several bicycles used by police officers were reportedly burned.
Additional reports indicate that special forces deployed in the area unleashed dogs on protesters to disperse the gathering.
According to the journalist, children and teenagers were among those participating in the protest.
As of now, there has been no official statement regarding the incidents or the young man's health condition.
The events took place during a wave of protests in Morón, where residents took to the streets to voice their discontent over prolonged power outages, food shortages, and the declining living conditions in the country.
Videos shared on social media capture chants of "Freedom!" and the sound of banging pots as groups of people marched through the streets at night.
Key Details on the Morón Protests
What triggered the protests in Morón?
Residents in Morón protested against prolonged power outages, food shortages, and deteriorating living conditions in Cuba.
Who shared the reports of the shooting and fire?
Independent journalist José Raúl Gallego shared the reports on social media.
How did the police respond to the protesters?
Special forces reportedly used dogs to disperse the protesters, and there were clashes with security forces.