Neighbors of the Palatino neighborhood in the Cerro municipality of Havana staged a new pot-banging protest in the early hours of March 11th against the prolonged blackouts affecting the Cuban capital.
A video sent to the editorial office of CiberCuba shows a few lights on in buildings in the area, while the loud noise of pots and metal utensils being banged by residents can be heard—a form of protest that has been repeated in various neighborhoods of the city over the past few days.
The recording captures the echo of pots clanging in the darkness of the neighborhood, reflecting the neighbors' discontent over the power outages that last for hours and disrupt the daily lives of thousands of families.
The sound of pots and pans was heard again on Tuesday night in other areas of Havana, such as the neighborhood of El Vedado. Residents stepped out onto their balconies, banging on their cookware, in a scene similar to that witnessed in Palatino.
There were also protests in other areas of the Cerro municipality, where residents expressed their dissatisfaction with the energy crisis.
So far, there are reports of protests in El Cerro, Plaza de la Revolución, and Marianao. In the latter municipality, some residents claim that several people may have been arrested following the demonstrations, although these reports have not been independently confirmed.
Users on social media also mentioned banging pots and pans in Old Havana, suggesting that the nighttime protests may have spread to other neighborhoods in the capital.
The demonstrations are taking place amid increasingly prolonged blackouts, which continue to generate growing frustration among Cubans.
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