Practitioners of Santería in Cuba predict a troubled future for the country unless the authorities make changes. They express concerns about the increase in violence and security.
During their annual ceremony, the Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba warned of rituals needed to prevent negative outcomes in the coming year.
Cuba is facing an economic crisis marked by shortages, blackouts, and a surge in migration, prompting calls for government reforms.
Santería, the most practiced religion in Cuba, has its roots in African slave traditions and has spread to other countries, including the United States and Spain.
