August 1994 protest in Cuba
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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The August 1994 uprising or Maleconazo uprising was a protest against government policies in Cuba. It occurred on August 5th, 1994.[1]
Hundreds of Cubans took to streets in Havana, some chanting "Libertad!". The police eventually dispersed them.[2]
Plot
This uprising against the deprivations of the “special period” saw thousands take to the streets of Havana chanting “Libertad!” But the countries security forces were able to disperse the demonstrators after a few hours, and nothing more came of the protests.
References
- ↑ Cuban Resistance Day- 15th Anniversary of the August 5th, 1994 Maleconazo Freedom Uprising
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External links
- "Extended Street Footage- El Maleconazo- Cuban Uprising for Freedom on August 5, 1994" - Amateur video footage on YouTube
