Thousands of people gather outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana to protest the United States’ decision to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro. Multiple outlets report the rally takes place on Friday, with demonstrators waving Cuban flags and calling for support for Castro. The protests are described as pro-government and include chants and slogans such as “Viva Raúl” and “Patria o Muerte.”
The indictment is linked to the downing of two civilian airplanes roughly 30 years ago, according to the reporting. Organizers and local officials are described as coordinating or supporting the demonstration, with some coverage noting it occurs alongside broader Cuban government efforts to rally around Castro in the context of worsening tensions with Washington.
Overall, the accounts characterize the event as a public show of backing for Castro and a rejection of the U.S. legal action, while U.S.-Cuba relations remain a central backdrop. The outlets do not describe any comparable counter-demonstrations in the provided coverage.
