WASHINGTON, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hundreds of Cuban Americans, political refugees and activists marched on the US capital Monday to protest against the Cuban government and its crackdown on anti-communist demonstrations earlier this month.
Cubans from across the United States waving “freedom” signs and Cuban and American flags gathered outside the White House to demand President Joe Biden take action against the island’s regime.
Human rights groups accuse Cuba’s rulers of using censorship and fear tactics to repress historic anti-government demonstrations — the biggest protests since the revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power in 1959.
On July 11, scores of demonstrations erupted across Cuba triggered by economic strife, medical and food shortages and anger at the regime.
Clashes with police left one person dead, while the ensuing crackdown targeted hundreds of others arrested and charged with contempt, public disorder, vandalism and negligent conduct in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The march, which ended at the Cuban Embassy, was planned for Cuba’s Day of the Revolution, a national holiday celebrating Fidel Castro’s first attack against the Batista government.
The United States has voiced support for the Cuban people, imposing sanctions last week on Cuba’s defense minister. — NNN-AGENCIES
