Cuba's Ongoing Struggle: Little Change and Political Prisoners Two Years After Protests

Two years after historic protests in Cuba, little has changed as the communist-run government continues to crack down on dissent. Over 1,500 protesters were arrested, with around 682 remaining imprisoned. Leading activists, including artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, remain behind bars, while others have fled the country. The dire economic conditions that sparked the protests, including inflation and shortages, persist. The U.S., the European Union, and human rights organizations have called for the release of political prisoners. Cuba blames the U.S. for inciting the protests, while the U.S. denies the claims. Relations between the two countries remain strained, with Cuba turning to Russia and China for support. Cuban dissidents are advocating for legal and constitutional means to bring about change.