Emily Morris on Cuba's recent mass protests: article in The Conversation + TV & radio interviews

The Conversation (UK) has just published an article by Dr Emily Morris on Cuba's recent mass protests. What appear to be largely spontaneous outpourings of anger at the hardship faced by many people are being blamed on a severe downturn in the economy, which contracted by 11% last year and has continued to slump in 2021. The protests reflect popular frustration arising from worsening shortages, growing queues and recent power cuts.

Read the article in full via this link.

We would also like to draw your attention to a series of interviews that Dr Morris has recently given to television and radio stations around the world, as a recognised expert in political economy and development in the Caribbean, and particularly Cuba. You can find links to these videos and podcasts in our section Staff Media Appearances.

Links:

The Conversation (UK) | website

Dr Emily Morris | academic profile

Link to The Conversation (UK) article in full

UCL Americas Staff Media Appearances

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Dr Emily Morris