Protesters in Cuba attacked the Communist Party headquarters in the eastern city of Morón overnight, ransacking the building and attempting to set it on fire as anger against the regime continues to grow.
Video circulating online shows a large crowd gathered outside the building as flames burn in the street and demonstrators throw burning objects toward the headquarters. Footage also appears to capture gunfire and a man lying on the ground outside the building during the chaos.
Cuban state media later denied that anyone had been struck by police gunfire and reported that five people were arrested following the incident. The confrontation highlights rising frustration among Cuban citizens amid ongoing economic hardship and dissatisfaction with the country’s Communist leadership.
NEWSRAEL: WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT:
Open attacks on Communist Party buildings are extremely rare in Cuba and signal growing anger toward the regime. Economic collapse, shortages, and strict political control have fueled unrest across the island in recent years. Incidents like this suggest that frustration among ordinary Cubans may be reaching a boiling point, raising concerns in Havana about the possibility of wider protests.
