Emily Morris on Cuba's recent mass protests: article in The Conversation + TV & radio interviews
19 July 2021
Ìýhas just published an article by Dr Emily Morris on Cuba's recent mass protests.ÌýWhat 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.
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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.
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Dr Emily MorrisÌý| academic profile
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