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Thousands have taken to the streets in Cuba, in protest over the government’s handling of both coronavirus and the economy.
It’s unusual to see people demonstrate openly in the tightly-controlled Communist-run island, as those speaking out risk being detained.
However, pro-government supporters of President Miguel Díaz-Cane also came to his defence, after the president himself urged people to “defend the revolution”.