Ironic if Justin’s Vaccine Hoarding Toppled His Dad’s Regime: Cubans stage rare protests over lack of Covid vaccines, call for freedom

Thousands of people have joined protests against Cuba’s communist government in the capital, Havana, and several other cities.

Videos posted on social media show people calling for freedom, democracy and demanding vaccines to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

The demonstrations, which are rare in Cuba, come as the country reports a record number of Covid infections.

President Miguel Diaz-Canel blamed the United States for the unrest.

Powerful image: South of Havana, in Bejucal, the townspeople bring out la Virgen de la Caridad, the Patroness of Cuba, as the people shout, “Liberty! Liberty! Liberty.” #SOSCuba #VivaCubaLibre #Libertad pic.twitter.com/tgyP0AkQyq

— Jose Felix Diaz (@josefelixdiaz) July 11, 2021

Cuba needs your help. Right now. Please spread the word #SOSCuba pic.twitter.com/o18Sfva50g

— Natalie Morales (@nataliemorales) July 11, 2021