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.