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Lets go do nbc ed augustine. theres been a lot of debate about whether these protests are purely economic, a reaction to covid shortages and inflation or if they are a bigger statement against the government. is the answer any clearer now a week into this? >> reporter: the protests are motivated by a mix of complaints. there were people on the streets on sunday who want increased civil and political liberties. they want to be able to vote directly for the president. they want multi-party electio...

Communication about what more can be done. as of now, no indication that president biden will personally have contact with the social media companies, even as hes urging them to do more. josh lederman, thank you. more, what it will take to finally get to infrastructure week. organized and propelled through social media and the internet have fizzled out tremendously. its all because the government has pulled the plug. all in an attempt to contain demonstrations. joining me with the latest fro...

Are still missing. and people arent able to reach their loved ones due to internet and power outages. first responders are hard at work bringing people to safety. rescue efforts continue. now to cuba, thousands are dpaerting that pro regime rally this morning in havana after a week of anti-government protests were broken up by police and by the presidents sympathizers. there are also anti-cuban government protests scheduled today in miami and washington, d.c. nbcs ed augustine is in havana, ...

Remittances were banned. u.s. people, its difficult for the americans to send remittances to their families in cuba and that measure alone took $3.5 billion out of the cuban economy, that in large part explains the snaking queues. and horrible privations, lack of medicine, squarely on the government. well be with you throughout the day giving you updates. >> ed, ifs nating circumstances down there, be safe. violence clashes across south africa are taking a deadly and destructive turn. the deat...