Protests in Cuba: Should the government be worried? | Inside Story
Many Cubans say they've had enough of government policies and have taken to the streets demanding the president step down. They are also calling for more freedom and are using slogans against the ruling communist party. Activists are using social media to gather support, but there are now restrictions for internet access. President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who succeeded Raul Castro this year, called on his supporters to defend the country. He's blamed the turmoil on decades-long U.S. sanctions which have dried up cash resources. So where does this leave the communist party in Havana? Presenter: Sohail Rahman Guests: Gregory Biniowsky, Cuba analyst and a Strategic consultant. Rosa María Payá, Founder of CubaDecide, a pro-democracy movement and the Executive Director of the Foundation for Pan American Democracy. Hal Klepak, Author of the book -Cuba's Military 1990–2005 and a Professor at Royal Military College of Canada. - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/AJEnglish/ - Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ - Check our website: www.aljazeera.com/
