Since 2019, however, conditions reminiscent of the “special period” have been returning to Cuba, a direct result of US sanctions. Another key tool in recent years has been social media. Images have been shared in the press and social media purporting to show anti-government protests that have, in fact, been the opposite. Photos of protests in Egypt and sports celebrations in Argentina have been attributed to the Cuban protests of 11 July. By 30 July he had already imposed new sanctions, despite campaign promises to roll such sanctions back.

Source: The Guardian August 04, 2021 08:00 UTC