On December 20, more than 500 thousand Havana residents, representing the people, led by Army General and leader of the Revolution, Raúl Castro Ruz, and Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, marched in front of the United States embassy in a massive demonstration against the blockade and the inclusion of the country on the list of state sponsors of terrorism drawn up by the State Department.
The rally was a great demonstration of popular support for the Revolution, as well as a show of unity in which the joy, confidence and optimism of the Cubans could be appreciated despite the daily difficulties caused by the US government's policy of maximum pressure. It was a march for life, honor, dignity and for the future of the heroic and peaceful people.
Of great symbolism was the encouraging presence of Raúl as the main representative of that historic generation that led us to victory in 1959, walking firmly alongside the youth, who carry forward the premise of not failing those who dedicated their lives to defending national sovereignty.
In his words at the beginning of this meeting, President Díaz-Canel said: “The United States' attempt to undermine the dignity of this people, by means of the club, has been undone today with this rally and combative march, which shows how high the honor of our Homeland continues to be!”
With that same conviction, demonstrated during almost 66 years of glorious resistance by several generations of Cubans in the face of the hostility of successive US governments, we will continue to fight to build our dreams, overcoming the interference that unsuccessfully seeks to subdue the will to be a free and sovereign nation. It is the will of an entire people! Long live Cuba!
Lusaka, December 23, 2024