Summary
Tens of thousands of people in Cuba protested outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana. They were upset about the deaths of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela during a U.S. operation to arrest former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The protestors demanded Maduro's release and expressed their opposition to U.S. actions in the region.
Key Facts
- The protest took place outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana.
- Protestors were reacting to the deaths of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela.
- The officers were killed during a U.S. raid on Nicolás Maduro's residence.
- Maduro was arrested by the U.S. and is facing drug trafficking charges.
- Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel criticized the U.S. government during the rally.
- The protest featured Cuban military personnel and members of the public.
- The U.S. demands Cuba make a deal with President Trump, though details are unclear.
- U.S. sanctions on Cuba have been tightened during Trump's presidency.
