
From our Socialist Light and Power Bureau
As the Matanzas fire continues to rage and the power plant next to the inferno is shut down, Castro, Inc. keeps announcing crippling power blackouts throughout the island.
Experts acknowledge that this problem has no immediate solution due to the obsolescence of Cuba’s power plants and the magnitude of their disrepair. Basically, until new power plants can be built, the blackouts will continue.
Below is an account of protests in Holguin, one of the many cities where protests have been held.

Loosely translated from Cubanos Por El Mundo
Cubans in the city of Holguín took to the streets once again to protest against the blackouts that affect them every night and during the day as well.
Through social networks they have published images and videos in which a group of Antilleans are seen shouting slogans against the regime and phrases such as: “Turn on the current, pinga”, [Cuban expletive for male genitalia] “Hey, police, pinga”, “we can’t stand it anymore more”, among other expressions.
In the videos, which are seen more clearly than on other occasions, a group of people can be seen demonstrating peacefully in the streets, some families with children, and others watching and recording the situation.
Cubans have not stopped demanding their rights and the restoration of electricity. Since June they have carried out nightly protests against the blackouts and the shortages that affect the entire country, of medicines, food and other services.
Many young Cubans who are tired of living in misery and without a vision of a future for themselves and their families participate in these peaceful protests.