Police stand guard near the National Capitol building in Havana, Cuba, Monday, July 12, 2021, the day after protests against food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis. (AP Photo/Ismael Francisco)

By Andrea Rodriguez |

PUBLISHED: July 13, 2021 at 8:19 p.m. | UPDATED: July 13, 2021 at 8:23 p.m.

Cuba confirms 1 dead during rare antigovernment protests

The outpouring of dissent led former President Raul Castro to join with other top leaders on Monday to discuss the situation