The US government is studying whether it can help restore Cuban Internet access because it was cut off by the Communist government to prevent the flow of information against protesters.
After Internet access is blocked Thousands of Cubans Take to the streets during the coronavirus crisis to protest food shortages and high prices. This is the largest anti-government demonstration in decades.
On Monday, Cuban authorities blocked Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram. Alp Toker, director of Netblocks, an internet surveillance company based in London, Tell the Associated Press News.
In addition to the White House and President Joe Biden’s statement that they intend to investigate the matter, Florida Governor Ron De Santis also pledged to support the people in the country because his state is the largest community of Cuban exiles in the United States.
“The one thing the Communist regime fears most is the truth,” DeSantis said at a press conference, according to reports. Washington post“If we can help the Cuban people communicate with each other and with the outside world, the truth will prevail.”
Cuba is experiencing its worst economic crisis in decades, with a comeback of coronavirus cases as it suffers from the consequences of US sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.
