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World Service,6 mins

Why Cuba's internet has been shut down

Digital Planet

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Anti-government protesters in Cuba have been demonstrating against food shortages, power cuts and coronavirus restrictions. In response, Cuban authorities shut down internet connections in an attempt to stop protests. David Aragort from Latin American tech rights NGO RedesAyuda provides an update. (Image: Padlock graphic, Credit: Getty Images.)

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