As the lights go out, Cuba’s true believers vow to resist US intervention
Amid rolling blackouts, thousands come together to mark 1953 raid seen as first step to Fidel Castro taking power
TL;DR
- Cuba is suffering from an oil blockade imposed by the United States, causing significant economic hardship and frequent power outages.
- Thousands gathered in Pinar del Rio before dawn to celebrate the anniversary of the 1953 attack on the Moncada barracks, a key event in the Cuban Revolution.
- The Cuban regime is preparing for potential US intervention, advocating for a 'war of all the people' relying on a reserve force.
- Some citizens, like Ebhony Semanat, express a willingness to fight for Cuba, emphasizing the revolution's role in overcoming historical inequalities.
- President Miguel Díaz-Canel praised Pinar del Rio's public health achievements amidst the crisis, while former President Raúl Castro was absent from the traditional celebration.
- Negotiations with the US are reportedly handled by Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, known as 'El Cangrejo'.