Cuban Grit — John Phillips

When the oppressive ruler of Cuba stepped down in 2018 the Cuban people led by Javier Hernandez started a revolution to prevent another oppressive ruler from taking power Javier s beloved wife Vanessa Hernandez was publicly assassinated by an unidentified sniper while peacefully protesting in December 2018 Her death led to worldwide outrage and ultimately the United States backing the revolution With the help of the United States military the rebels were able to overthrow the oppressive government on June 26 2019 The Cuban people were led to believe that the United States military would only occupy Cuba for a one year reconstruction period in order to maintain peace while a new democratic government was created Several years have now passed and the United States military presence has increased to the point of militant rule It now appears that Cuba traded one oppressive ruler for another and the Cuban people are growing restless for the freedom they believe they deserve