Thousands of Cubans marched in Havana on Tuesday night (27), in protest against United States threats against Cuba during a traditional event called the “torch march”.
The protest comes in the wake of comments from US President Donald Trump, who increased the tone of criticism of the Cuban administration as he tries to force an agreement “before it is too late”.
The historic march always takes place on the night of January 27th, the eve of the birthday of national hero José Marti (1853-1895), and has been held since 1953, when the then student and future Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, started the movement in protest against the government of Fulgencio Batista.
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In this edition, the march raised the “anti-imperialist” theme and was led by Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel, who walked along the one-kilometer route along the streets of the capital with protesters.
“This is not an act of nostalgia, it is a call to action”, highlighted Litza Elena González, president of the Federation of University Students interviewed by AFP.
“We may have thousands of problems, but Cubans are not afraid, even though we want peace,” worker Midgdelio Rosabal also told the vehicle.
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Cuba has been the target of sanctions imposed by the United States since the 1960s, adding economic embargoes and military threats. Tensions gained new heights with President Donald Trump’s second mandate and recent actions in Venezuela.
Until the end of 2025, the Caribbean country maintained economic agreements with the government of Nicolás Maduro and was one of the buyers of Venezuelan oil. Ties were severed after Trump, on January 3, captured the Venezuelan leader and oversaw the new interim government.
