Cuban People Rally Against US Policies in Havana

In Havana, tens of thousands of Cubans protested outside the US Embassy against the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela and demanded the release of ex-President Nicolás Maduro. The Cuban government organized the rally amidst rising US-Cuba tensions, challenging US policies and calling for Cuban independence.

Tens of thousands of Cuban citizens convened outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday to protest the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela, urging the United States to release former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

The demonstration, orchestrated by the Cuban government, took place at the "José Martí Anti-Imperialist" plaza, marking heightened tensions as the U.S. ramped up actions against Venezuela on January 3. Attendees expressed unity and resistance against U.S. policies.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel decried the current U.S. administration's approach, emphasizing Cuba's commitment to maintaining its sovereignty without making political concessions, while advocating for dialogue based on mutual respect.