"Cuba Faces Collapse Amid Protests Over Shortages and Marxist Policies"

Protests in Cuba continue over severe food and electricity shortages, with Senator Marco Rubio attributing the crisis to the country's Marxist policies. Cuban officials blame the US embargo for the shortages, while the US denies a food embargo and calls for the Cuban government to respect protesters' rights. The ongoing embargoes, soaring food prices, and travel restrictions are seen as exacerbating the situation, with the State Department urging the Cuban government to refrain from violence and unjust detentions and to respect citizens' rights for peaceful assembly.