"No to violence!" Cubans cry out in protest in El Cobre

Cubans from the town of El Cobre in Santiago de Cuba have joined themassive demonstrations that have taken place on the island since this Sunday, shouting “No to Violence”, according to reports on social networks.

The protests began Sunday afternoon on the central Carretera del Morro Avenue and 9th Street in Veguita de Galo, in the city of Santiago de Cuba.

The authorities tried to calm the protesters, but the disagreement has been spreading to other territories on the island.