Cuban authorities preemptively quashed protests calling for civil liberties, and thwarted mass rallies scheduled for yesterday from occurring. Instead the streets where protesters planned to march in Havana were largely empty, except for police and military vehicles.The government prevented an estimated 50 protest leaders from leaving their homes and detained activists who tried to rally despite official prohibition. At least 40 people were arrested. (See
Cuban gov't thwarts protests (Nov. 16, 2021)
Cuban gov't thwarts protests (Nov. 16, 2021)
Cuban gov't thwarts protests (Nov. 16, 2021)
Cuban authorities preemptively quashed protests calling for civil liberties, and thwarted mass rallies scheduled for yesterday from occurring. Instead the streets where protesters planned to march in Havana were largely empty, except for police and military vehicles.The government prevented an estimated 50 protest leaders from leaving their homes and detained activists who tried to rally despite official prohibition. At least 40 people were arrested. (See