MINREX summons the US Chargé d'Affairs after the recent protests in Cuba

he Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) On Monday, he summoned the US Chargé d'Affaires, Benjamin Ziffto complain about Recent protests that occurred in Santiago de Cubaas a center, and in others Cities in the country.

The Cuban government accuses the United States of financing the mobilization of dissidents and issuing “slanderous messages… regarding the internal affairs of the Cuban reality.”

in launchMinrix said the “call for attention” was issued by the deputy minister Carlos Fernandez de Cosio, One of the first to be sent yesterday to respond to the spontaneous demonstrations that took place in Santiago de Cuba, chanting “Homeland and Life!”.

The Cuban official sent the American diplomat a formal note of protest, in which they demanded “the minimum standards of decency and honesty expected of a diplomatic mission in any country, and that the United States Embassy in Cuba appears unable to adhere to them.” At the same time, it was emphasized that this diplomatic office and its employees are obliged to act in accordance with the rules of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

The previous day, the US Embassy in Cuba issued a message at night where He urged the Cuban government to respect the human rights of the demonstrators and meet the legitimate needs of the people.

Since Cuban leaders' reaction, they have been blaming the United States government. Questioning the administrative ability of its employees.

In recent statements, Vedant PatilThe Principal Deputy Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said:The United States is not behind the protests in Cuba, and this accusation is ridiculous“.

In a tweet, Cuban governor-designate Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez has confirmed that alleged terrorists based in the United States are those encouraging the protests.; But the pictures circulating on the networks are evidence of a people demanding electricity, food, and freedom.