"Cuban President Condemns U.S. Amid Rare Protests Over Shortages and Power Cuts"

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel criticized the U.S. as "interventionist" amid protests over food and power shortages, accusing the U.S. of having "contempt" toward the Cuban people and revolution. The U.S. denied accusations of fueling the protests, stating support for the Cuban people's demands for human rights and freedom. Díaz-Canel attributed the protests to the U.S. embargo and criticized the U.S. for its policies towards Cuba. The protests, sparked by shortages and rising inflation, have led to calls for "freedom" and "electricity" in various parts of the country. The U.S. official emphasized that the embargo and Cuba's economic crisis are intertwined, while Díaz-Canel asserted the strength of the Cuban revolution in the face of speculation about its collapse.