Cuba Under Internet Blackout After Anti-Government Protests

Cuba Under Internet Blackout After Anti-Government Protests

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The video discusses recent protests in Cuba, where over 100 arrests have been made amid shortages and COVID-19 handling issues. The Cuban government is suspected of cutting Internet access to suppress the movement. The protests have gained international attention, with Cuban Americans and global leaders, including Senator Marco Rubio, calling for action. Rubio outlined five requests for the US, including condemning Marxist rule and ensuring Internet access for Cubans. President Biden supports the Cuban people and is reviewing US policy on Cuba.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons for the protests in Cuba?

The government's handling of COVID-19

A recent natural disaster

A new tax policy

An increase in public transportation fares

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is home to many Cuban Americans who reacted to the protests?

Canada

Mexico

United States

Brazil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Senator Marco Rubio emphasize in his speech regarding Cuba?

The importance of tourism

The history of suppression by the Cuban government

The need for economic reforms

The benefits of socialism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the requests made by Senator Rubio to the U.S. government?

To increase trade with Cuba

To ensure Cubans have Internet access

To send military aid to Cuba

To lift all sanctions on Cuba

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is President Biden's current stance on the situation in Cuba?

He supports the Cuban government

He is reviewing U.S. policy on Cuba

He has imposed new sanctions

He has not commented on the issue