In Moron, Cuba, a group of people damaged a government office. They broke into the building and set things on fire. This happened because people are very unhappy. They have problems with not having enough basic items. They also have problems with electricity outages. Police have arrested five people.
The protests happened after the Cuban government talked about meeting with the United States. President Miguel Díaz-Canel spoke to the country. He said the long power cuts were causing great distress. He explained that the US has stopped oil from coming to Cuba for three months. This has made daily life very hard.
A newspaper said a small group entered the Communist Party office. They burned office equipment and furniture. They also threw documents on the ground, which were later burned. Other people threw stones. The damage also included a local pharmacy.
This kind of protest is unusual in Cuba. People are facing economic problems. Food is expensive. Basic items are hard to find. The US government's actions make these problems worse. The US President has spoken about changing the government in Cuba. The US has also stopped oil from Venezuela. This is a main supplier for Cuba.
President Díaz-Canel said he understood why people were upset. However, he said violence is not allowed. The arrests show the government wants to keep order. They also want to solve the problems that make people unhappy.
The events in Moron are part of a larger problem. People have been protesting in Havana and other cities. They bang pots and pans to show their anger. Damaging the government office is a more serious action. It shows growing anger about the energy crisis and economic issues. Talks between Cuba and the US must now deal with these serious problems.