2021 Cuban protests: Difference between revisions

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The 2021 Cuban protests is an ongoing colour revolution attempt by the United States.^[1] Specifically, the US's foreign intelligence service, the CIA, is suspected to be behind these protests.^[2]

The destabilization attempt by the imperialist USA to unseat the communist-led government of Cuba has been rejected by socialist states Bolivia and Nicaragua, as well as the anti-imperialist Russian Federation.^[3]

Countermobilizations in support of the Cuban government have far surpassed that of the original reactionary anti-communist protests, although this fact is not reported in the Western capitalist media.^[4]

Reactions

One way of assessing the class character of protests is to see who supports and opposes them. US support for protests, and progressive / socialist states' support for the Cuban government is particularly illustrative. Perhaps we shall create a map to better illustrate the contours of opinion.

Against the protests, support for Government

Bolivian President Luis Arce expressed his support for the Cuban people who "fight against destabilizing actions".^[5] Former President Evo Morales accused the United States of launching a new Operation Condor.^[6]

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian called for the lifting of the US embargo on Cuba which he said was responsible for shortage of medicine and energy in the country.^[7]
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador urged foreign governments not to intervene in the internal affairs of Cuba and stated that it is the Cubans who solve their problems. In addition to this, he also said that if they want to help, they should help end the blockade.^[8]
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega sent his expressions of support to Miguel Díaz-Canel, condemning the "permanent blockade, destabilization and aggression" against Cuba.^[9]^[10]
Russian spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Maria Zakharova, stated that they "consider it unacceptable for there to be outside interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state or any destructive actions that would encourage the destabilization of the situation on the island."^[11]
Former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned the US embargo on Cuba and expressed solidarity with the Cuban government.^[12]

Neutral, against imperialist destabilization

Argentinian President Alberto Fernández said that he did not know what was happening in Cuba and blamed the humanitarian crisis on the United States embargo against Cuba.^[13]

Support for opposition protests

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro commented that it was a sad day for Cuba because people requested freedom and received shots, attacks and prison instead. He said that there are people in Brazil who support Cuba, Venezuela and "those kinds of people".^[14]
Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the repression in order "to silence protesters who peacefully claim greater freedom, better health system and better quality of life". It also highlighted that "freedom of expression and peaceful assembly must be guaranteed."^[15]
US President Joe Biden said that he supports the Cuban people and their "clarion call for freedom and relief".^[16]^[17] Julie J. Chung, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs for the United States Department of State, stated "We are deeply concerned by 'calls to combat' in Cuba. We stand by the Cuban people’s right for peaceful assembly. We call for calm and condemn any violence."^[18]
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou expressed his support for the opposition protesters, saying they had "commendable courage."^[19]
EU foreign relations chief Josep Borrell said that "the Cuban people have a right to express their opinion" and that he would "personally call on the government there to allow peaceful demonstrations and to listen to the voice of discontent from demonstrators".^[20]
Organization of American States Secretary General Luis Almagro condemned the "Cuban dictatorial regime for calling on civilians to repress and confronting those who exercise their rights to protest".^[21]
Protests in Miami urging United States to provide aid for the protests in Cuba have taken place.^[22]

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[1] ttps://www.telesurtv.net/news/cuba-presidente-acusa-eeuu-bloqueo-20210712-0011.html

[2] ttps://www.cubasupport.ie/latest/the-cia-insists-on-promoting-a-color-revolution-in-cuba/

[3] ttps://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Russia-Nicaragua-Bolivia-Reject-Destabilization-in-Cuba-20210712-0006.html

[4] ttps://twitter.com/SiggonKristov/status/1414366098431041537?s=20

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[7] ttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3140975/china-calls-us-end-economic-blockade-cuba-after-protests

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 The destabilization attempt by the imperialist USA to unseat the communist-led government of Cuba has been rejected by socialist states [[Bolivia]] and [[Nicaragua]], as well as the [[Anti-imperialism|anti-imperialist]] [[Russian Federation]].<ref>https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Russia-Nicaragua-Bolivia-Reject-Destabilization-in-Cuba-20210712-0006.html</ref>
 Countermobilizations in support of the Cuban government have far surpassed that of the original reactionary anti-communist protests, although this fact is not reported in the [[Western world|Western]] capitalist media.<ref>https://twitter.com/SiggonKristov/status/1414366098431041537?s=20</ref>
+== Reactions ==
+One way of assessing the class character of protests is to see who supports and opposes them. US support for protests, and progressive / socialist states' support for the Cuban government is particularly illustrative. Perhaps we shall create a map to better illustrate the contours of opinion.
+=== Against the protests, support for Government ===
+* [[Bolivia|Bolivian]] President [[Luis Arce]] expressed his support for the Cuban people who "fight against destabilizing actions".<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 July 2021|title=Bolivia respalda a Cuba por "luchar contra acciones desestabilizadoras"|url=https://www.eldiario.es/politica/bolivia-respalda-cuba-luchar-acciones-desestabilizadoras_1_8129008.html|access-date=13 July 2021|website=ElDiario.es|language=es|archive-date=14 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714092106/https://www.eldiario.es/politica/bolivia-respalda-cuba-luchar-acciones-desestabilizadoras_1_8129008.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Former President [[Evo Morales]] accused the United States of launching a new [[Operation Condor]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Evo Morales acusa a EE. UU. de "reeditar" el Plan Cóndor|trans-title=Evo Morales accuses the US of "reissuing" the Plan Condor|url=https://larepublica.pe/mundo/2021/07/13/evo-morales-acusa-a-ee-uu-de-reeditar-el-plan-condor/|access-date=13 July 2021|agency=La República (Perú)|date=13 July 2021|language=Spanish|archive-date=14 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714092105/https://larepublica.pe/mundo/2021/07/13/evo-morales-acusa-a-ee-uu-de-reeditar-el-plan-condor/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* [[China|Chinese]] Foreign Ministry Spokesman [[Zhao Lijian]] called for the lifting of the US embargo on Cuba which he said was responsible for shortage of medicine and energy in the country.<ref>https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3140975/china-calls-us-end-economic-blockade-cuba-after-protests</ref>
+* [[Mexico|Mexican]] President [[Andrés Manuel López Obrador]] urged foreign governments not to intervene in the internal affairs of Cuba and stated that it is the Cubans who solve their problems. In addition to this, he also said that if they want to help, they should help end the blockade.<ref>{{cite web|date=12 July 2021|title=Mexico president calls for end to Cuba trade embargo after protests|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-president-calls-end-cuba-trade-embargo-after-protests-2021-07-12/|access-date=12 July 2021|website=Reuters|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712231313/https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-president-calls-end-cuba-trade-embargo-after-protests-2021-07-12/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* [[Nicaragua|Nicaraguan]] President [[Daniel Ortega]] sent his expressions of support to Miguel Díaz-Canel, condemning the "permanent blockade, destabilization and aggression" against Cuba.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 July 2021|title=Daniel Ortega envía muestras de apoyo a Díaz-Canel ante protestas en Cuba|url=https://lopezdoriga.com/internacional/daniel-ortega-apoyo-diaz-canel-protestas-cuba/|access-date=12 July 2021|website=López-Dóriga Digital|language=es-MX|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712232353/https://lopezdoriga.com/internacional/daniel-ortega-apoyo-diaz-canel-protestas-cuba/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=PERU21|first=NOTICIAS|date=12 July 2021|title=Cuba {{!}} Nicaragua {{!}} Daniel Ortega envía carta a presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel y lo respalda pese a protestas {{!}} NNDC {{!}} MUNDO|url=https://peru21.pe/mundo/cuba-nicaragua-daniel-ortega-envia-carta-a-presidente-cubano-miguel-diaz-canel-y-lo-respalda-pese-a-protestas-nndc-noticia/|access-date=12 July 2021|website=Peru21|language=es|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712223445/https://peru21.pe/mundo/cuba-nicaragua-daniel-ortega-envia-carta-a-presidente-cubano-miguel-diaz-canel-y-lo-respalda-pese-a-protestas-nndc-noticia/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* [[Russia|Russian]] spokesperson of the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia]], [[Maria Zakharova]], stated that they "consider it unacceptable for there to be outside interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state or any destructive actions that would encourage the destabilization of the situation on the island."<ref>{{cite web|last=AFP|date=12 July 2021|title=Russia Warns Against 'Outside Interference' After Cuba Protests|url=https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/07/12/russia-warns-against-outside-interference-after-cuba-protests-a74496|access-date=12 July 2021|website=The Moscow Times|language=en|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712231328/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/07/12/russia-warns-against-outside-interference-after-cuba-protests-a74496|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* Former [[Brazil|Brazilian]] president [[Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva]] condemned the US embargo on Cuba and expressed solidarity with the Cuban government.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bolsonaro apoya el "movimiento de libertad" en Cuba y Lula condena el bloqueo|trans-title=Bolsonaro supports the "movement for freedom" in Cuba and Lula condemns the blockade|url=https://www.efe.com/efe/america/politica/bolsonaro-apoya-el-movimiento-de-libertad-en-cuba-y-lula-condena-bloqueo/20000035-4585513|access-date=13 July 2021|agency=EFE|date=13 July 2021|language=Spanish|archive-date=13 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713150103/https://www.efe.com/efe/america/politica/bolsonaro-apoya-el-movimiento-de-libertad-en-cuba-y-lula-condena-bloqueo/20000035-4585513|url-status=live}}</ref>
+=== Neutral, against imperialist destabilization ===
+* [[Argentina|Argentinian]] President [[Alberto Fernández]] said that he did not know what was happening in Cuba and blamed the humanitarian crisis on the [[United States embargo against Cuba]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.lanacion.com.ar/politica/alberto-fernandez-sobre-el-supuesto-envio-de-armas-a-bolivia-es-un-tema-muy-grave-nid12072021/|title=Alberto Fernández, sobre Cuba: "Yo no sé lo que está pasando, pero terminemos con los bloqueos"|trans-title=Alberto Fernández, about Cuba: "I don't know what is happening, but let's end the blockades"|language=Spanish|author=|date=12 July 2021|newspaper=La Nación|accessdate=12 July 2021|archive-date=13 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713005507/https://www.lanacion.com.ar/politica/alberto-fernandez-sobre-el-supuesto-envio-de-armas-a-bolivia-es-un-tema-muy-grave-nid12072021/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+=== Support for opposition protests ===
+* [[Brazil|Brazilian]] President [[Jair Bolsonaro]] commented that it was a sad day for Cuba because people requested freedom and received shots, attacks and prison instead. He said that there are people in Brazil who support Cuba, Venezuela and "those kinds of people".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2021/07/12/jair-bolsonaro-hablo-sobre-la-represion-en-cuba-fueron-a-pedir-libertad-y-recibieron-balas-de-goma-golpes-y-prision/|title=Jair Bolsonaro habló sobre la represión en Cuba: "Fueron a pedir libertad y recibieron balas de goma, golpes y prisión"|trans-title=Jair Bolsonaro talked about the repression in Cuba: "They requested liberty and received shots, attacks and prison"|language=Spanish|author=|date=12 July 2021|newspaper=Infobae|accessdate=12 July 2021|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712231350/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2021/07/12/jair-bolsonaro-hablo-sobre-la-represion-en-cuba-fueron-a-pedir-libertad-y-recibieron-balas-de-goma-golpes-y-prision/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* [[Chile|Chilean]] Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the repression in order "to silence protesters who peacefully claim greater freedom, better health system and better quality of life". It also highlighted that "freedom of expression and peaceful assembly must be guaranteed."<ref>{{cite news|title=Chile condenó la represión a las protestas en Cuba y pidió a la dictadura no acallar a los manifestantes que piden libertad|trans-title=Chile condemned the repression of protests in Cuba and asked the dictatorship not to silence the protesters who demand freedom|url=https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2021/07/13/chile-condeno-la-represion-a-las-protestas-en-cuba-y-pidio-a-la-dictadura-no-acallar-a-los-manifestantes-que-piden-libertad/|access-date=13 July 2021|work=[[Infobae]]|date=13 July 2021|language=Spanish|archive-date=13 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713173321/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2021/07/13/chile-condeno-la-represion-a-las-protestas-en-cuba-y-pidio-a-la-dictadura-no-acallar-a-los-manifestantes-que-piden-libertad/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* [[United States of America|US]] President [[Joe Biden]] said that he supports the Cuban people and their "clarion call for freedom and relief".<ref>{{cite web|title=Biden backs protests in Cuba, calls on officials to "hear their people"|url=https://news.yahoo.com/biden-backs-protests-cuba-calls-143841683.html|access-date=12 July 2021|website=news.yahoo.com|language=en-US|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712231328/https://news.yahoo.com/biden-backs-protests-cuba-calls-143841683.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{cite web|last1=Brasileiro|first1=Adriana|last2=Gámez Torres|first2=Nora|date=11 July 2021|title='Freedom!' Thousands of Cubans take to the streets to demand the end of dictatorship|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article252713788.html|url-status=live|website=[[Miami Herald]]|access-date=12 July 2021|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712094119/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article252713788.html}}</ref> [[Julie J. Chung]], Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs for the [[United States Department of State]], stated "We are deeply concerned by 'calls to combat' in Cuba. We stand by the Cuban people’s right for peaceful assembly. We call for calm and condemn any violence."<ref name=":32">{{cite web|last1=Brasileiro|first1=Adriana|last2=Gámez Torres|first2=Nora|date=11 July 2021|title='Freedom!' Thousands of Cubans take to the streets to demand the end of dictatorship|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article252713788.html|url-status=live|website=[[Miami Herald]]|access-date=12 July 2021|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712094119/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article252713788.html}}</ref>
+* [[Uruguay|Uruguayan]] President [[Luis Lacalle Pou]] expressed his support for the opposition protesters, saying they had "commendable courage."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Press|first=Europa|date=12 July 2021|title=Cuba.- El presidente de Uruguay destaca el "coraje digno de elogiar" de los manifestantes cubanos|url=https://www.notimerica.com/politica/noticia-cuba-presidente-uruguay-destaca-coraje-digno-elogiar-manifestantes-cubanos-20210712232811.html|access-date=13 July 2021|website=www.notimerica.com|archive-date=13 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713030914/https://www.notimerica.com/politica/noticia-cuba-presidente-uruguay-destaca-coraje-digno-elogiar-manifestantes-cubanos-20210712232811.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* [[European Union|EU]] foreign relations chief [[Josep Borrell]] said that "the Cuban people have a right to express their opinion" and that he would "personally call on the government there to allow peaceful demonstrations and to listen to the voice of discontent from demonstrators".<ref>{{Cite web|title=EU urges Cuba to let people protest|url=https://euobserver.com/world/152427|access-date=13 July 2021|website=EUobserver|language=en|archive-date=13 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713062213/https://euobserver.com/world/152427|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* [[Organization of American States]] Secretary General [[Luis Almagro]] condemned the "Cuban dictatorial regime for calling on civilians to repress and confronting those who exercise their rights to protest".<ref>{{Cite web|last=de 2021|first=11 de Julio|title=Luis Almagro: "Condenamos al régimen dictatorial cubano por llamar a civiles a reprimir"|url=https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2021/07/12/luis-almagro-condenamos-al-regimen-dictatorial-cubano-por-llamar-a-civiles-a-reprimir/|access-date=13 July 2021|website=infobae|language=es-ES|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712071728/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2021/07/12/luis-almagro-condenamos-al-regimen-dictatorial-cubano-por-llamar-a-civiles-a-reprimir/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* Protests in [[Miami]] urging [[United States]] to provide aid for the protests in Cuba have taken place.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hundreds of Protesters Take To Miami Streets As Mayor Asks For U.S. Led Intervention in Cuba|url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/hundreds-of-protesters-take-to-miami-streets-as-mayor-asks-for-u-s-led-intervention-in-cuba/2492603/|access-date=12 July 2021|website=NBC 6 South Florida|language=en-US|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712000603/https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/hundreds-of-protesters-take-to-miami-streets-as-mayor-asks-for-u-s-led-intervention-in-cuba/2492603/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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