The students, some of whom called their protest “brave, revolutionary and respectful”, said that while the internet was the trigger, real anger is aimed at Cuba’s communist government’s increasing reliance on US dollars.

In recent months, state supermarkets have opened across Cuba that only accept hard currencies. Gasoline stations are switching away from the peso. There are rumours electricity is about to follow. Each of these measures comes with foreign packages that encourage Cubans to ask their relatives abroad to pay.

Capitalism with Cuban Characteristics? Sounds almost like they plan to sell off the country.