Protests in Cuba: A Historic Reckoning

On July 11th, 2021, protests erupted across Cuba. Protestors denounced shortages and the lack of civil liberties. In response, the government blamed the U.S. This Harklist takes us to the root of the conflict, exploring its numerous complexities.

On July 11th, 2021, protests erupted across Cuba. Protestors denounced shortages and th... more

Curated byMaya Bernstein-Schalet, Hark Contributor

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The July 11th Protests

For the first time in decades, protestors flooded the streets of Cuba, chanting for liberty. From the BBC's The Real Story, a rundown on what caused the protests and how the government has responded.

The Real Story

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The Growth of the Resistance

In the past ten years, social media and private enterprise have changed life on the island. For The Journal, Santiago Perez breaks down the conditions under which the resistance movement grew among artists in Cuba.

The Journal.

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The Cuban Government’s Response

Why is the Cuban government putting the blame on U.S. policy? Latino Rebels Radio interviews Professor Michael Bustamante about the arrests of protestors and what one-party rule really means.

Latino Rebels Radio

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A Cuban-American Perspective

On this episode of Checks and Balances, Cuban-American political consultant Fernand Amandi shares his views on the July 11th protests and how the Biden administration should respond.

Checks and Balance from The Economist

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Did the embargo cause the July 11th protests?

Cuban-Americans Dr. Andy S. Gomez and Frances Robles discuss whether the U.S. embargo on Cuba has finally achieved its goal.

Did the embargo cause the July 11th protests?

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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The Biden Administration's Reluctant Stance

For the first six months of Joe Biden's presidency, his administration emphasized that shaping U.S. policy on Cuba was not a priority. Then July 11th happened. In this episode of Dispatch, Politico's Sabrina Rodriguez explains the Biden approach.

The Biden Administration's Reluctant Stance

POLITICO Dispatch

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Biden Imposes New Sanctions

In late July 2021, the Biden administration announced new sanctions on Cuba. For Politico's Playbook Deep Dive, Marc Caputo delves into the domestic ramifications of Cuban policy decisions.

Playbook Deep Dive

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“Those Are Our Issues to Resolve”

Afro-Cubana journalist Liz Oliva Fernández speaks about her vision for the future of Cuba in this episode of Getting to the Root of it with Venus Roots.

Getting to the Root of it with Venus Roots

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Protests in Cuba: A Historic Reckoning

The July 11th Protests

The Real Story

The Growth of the Resistance

The Journal.

The Cuban Government’s Response

Latino Rebels Radio

A Cuban-American Perspective

Checks and Balance from The Economist

Did the embargo cause the July 11th protests?

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

The Biden Administration's Reluctant Stance

POLITICO Dispatch

Biden Imposes New Sanctions

Playbook Deep Dive

“Those Are Our Issues to Resolve”

Getting to the Root of it with Venus Roots

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