Cubans protested across the country on Monday, as the island nation marked the fourth night of blackouts while energy officials worked to resolve power grid issues. Protesters in the capital used rocks and a dumpster to block a street, hindering traffic as they banged pots to demand swift action to restore the power on the island.
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