Protests in Cuba Over Economic Crisis

Protests erupt in Cuba's second-largest city, Santiago, over food and power shortages amid worsening economic crisis. Demonstrations rare in tightly controlled communist-run island. U.S. sanctions and centrally planned economy blamed for economic woes. Calls for shift to market economy. U.S. and Cuba exchange words over protests. Cuban-American community rallies in support. Cuban-born rapper urges military to side with people. Large protests since July 11, 2021, ended in crackdown. Migration wave from the island. U.S. State Department denies backing protests.