This month, Cuban protesters took to the streets in one of the largest demonstrations of dissent in decades. Demonstrators voiced discontent over conditions worsened by the pandemic, such as food and medicine shortages, and protested against the historically repressive communist government. Cuban protests have garnered the attention of the international community. In Gainesville, students demonstrated in solidarity with Cuban protesters, bringing attention to the plight of the Cuban people and demanding freedom, support and improved living conditions.

Listen to these stories and more on this episode of The Alligator podcast.