Fresh unrest has broken out in Cuba as mounting food shortages, fuel scarcity and prolonged power disruptions triggered protests in the central city of Morón.
According to local authorities, demonstrators set fire to a local office of the Communist Party of Cuba during the unrest, prompting security forces to intervene.
Officials said five people were arrested in connection with what the government described as “acts of vandalism” during the protest.
The latest demonstrations come as economic conditions across the island continue to worsen, with residents facing growing hardship linked to persistent shortages of basic goods, rising inflation and an unstable electricity supply.
Cuban authorities have repeatedly blamed the crisis on longstanding restrictions imposed by the United States, arguing that economic sanctions have intensified pressure on food imports, fuel access and public services.
In recent months, blackouts have become more frequent across several parts of the country, while shortages of bread, cooking gas and transport fuel have added to public frustration.
The incident in Morón reflects broader social tension as many Cubans struggle with declining purchasing power and worsening living conditions, despite government efforts to stabilise supplies and restore energy distribution.
The government has not indicated whether additional security measures will be introduced, but officials say investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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