In the Mantilla neighborhood of Arroyo Naranjo in Havana, residents took to the streets on Sunday to protest the ongoing lack of potable water. Demonstrators obstructed a major roadway, as evidenced by videos and photos shared on Facebook by Radimir Galán Rodríguez.
The footage captures a crowd of 20 to 30 individuals lined up with buckets and containers, while a voice urges them to action: "Go to the road and block the traffic! Stop the traffic on the road! No water! We are hungry!"
Chants like "No power!" "Down with the dictatorship!" and "Freedom!" resonate in the video, highlighting frustrations that go beyond the water crisis and directly target the regime.
A voice in the recording points out the presence of children among the protesters, describing the situation as a "lack of respect."
Another user who shared the content added the message: "Down with the dictatorship... freedom. They deserve to live with dignity."
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Understanding the Water Crisis in Mantilla
What sparked the protest in Mantilla?
The protest in Mantilla was ignited by the ongoing shortage of potable water, leading residents to block a major road to voice their frustrations.
How did the protesters express their grievances?
Protesters used chants such as "No power!" "Down with the dictatorship!" and "Freedom!" to express their grievances, highlighting issues beyond just the water shortage.