Cuba Protests Live: U.S. Responds As 100 People Missing Amid Anti-government Protests
Dozens of protesters have gone missing amid a wave of anti-government protests in Cuba. Thousands took to the streets in the communist nation Sunday to express anger about poor economic conditions.
The U.S. remains split over how to respond, with Democratic Florida state Sen. Annette Taddeo arguing this could be Cuba's 'tear down this wall' moment - equal to that of the collapse of Communist control in East Germany. Others, including left-leaning Democrats such as Bernie Sanders, feel President Joe Biden should take a more lenient stance similar to his ally and predecessor Barack Obama.
The Biden Administration has so far chosen to maintain the position of former President Donald Trump's confrontational stance on Venezuela and China - two of Cuba's closest allies - by expressing full support for the protesters.
On Tuesday, hundreds of demonstrators shut down a stretch of a major South Florida expressway chanting support for the Cubans, later gathering for hours at a park. The peaceful crowd waved flags and cheered on the efforts of island protesters, who they believe are the victims of U.S. trade embargoes.
Around the globe, Russia, China and Iran have warned Biden to avoid interfering in the situation. Meanwhile, thousands of families live in fear of the repercussions of speaking out against the Cuban regime.
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The fallout from anti-government protests in Cuba continues into Thursday, with up to 100 demonstrators now missing and
Meanwhile, U.S. politicians and campaigners are split over how to respond to the unrest - should President Biden continue to express support for the protests - a tactic favored by Donald Trump - or should his administration take a softer approach like Barack Obama?
Stick with Newsweek for all the latest updates through Thursday.
