Thousands flooded Havana’s streets Friday, waving Venezuelan flags and chanting slogans against U.S. policies in a vibrant show of Latin American solidarity. The rally, led by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, spotlighted growing regional tensions as participants condemned what they called “interventionist plans” by Washington.
🔥 Why it matters: The event unfolded beneath the statue of Simón Bolívar – a symbol of anti-imperialist resistance – drawing left-wing delegates from global movements and local residents alike. “Threats against Venezuela are threats against all of us,” said Omar Olivares, 57, who joined the crowd at dawn.
📢 Key quote: “We’ve collected over 4.3 million signatures supporting Venezuela,” announced Roberto Morales of Cuba’s Communist Party, urging “dialogue over exclusion.” Meanwhile, Diaz-Canel doubled down on social media, slamming U.S. “covert operations” and declaring: “Our solidarity with Maduro is unshakable.”
🚩 Bigger picture: Banners denounced recent U.S. military activity in the Caribbean, with Cuba’s Foreign Ministry calling it a “pretext for aggression.” The rally comes as global leftist groups increasingly frame Venezuela’s struggles as part of a broader fight against Western influence.
