Over the weekend, a series of protests that spread throughout Cuba captured global attention. In the United States, the Cuban protests have especially caught the interests of Republicans like Mitch McConnell and Ted Cruz. But while some conservatives are taking the events as an opportunity to once again rage against communism, the reality is they're missing the role that the United States played in promoting civil unrest in the country.
Cuban protests began on Sunday in San Antonio de los Baños, a town located outside of the capital city of Havana. From there, the protests spread through several towns, with France24 reporting that protesters chanted "Down with the dictatorship" and "We want liberty" as they marched.
