Protesters hold multiple rallies in West Palm Beach Sunday in support of people of Cuba
Three demonstrations were held in support of the people of Cuba throughout West Palm Beach on Sunday.
“I’m not honestly sure what would be the best course of action in terms of actually finding the result that we need but I know that we can’t just sit by,” said Ramon Alfonso, who lives in West Palm Beach.
While there were not as many demonstrators at this protest on Sunday as there were a week before, protesters say that s because some people have traveled to Washington or Miami, or participated in other demonstrations in West Palm Beach throughout the day.
Vigil, march held for Cuba in West Palm Beach
Cuban Americans rally at Jose Marti Park, want US to intervene
A rally for Cuba is held at Jose Marti Park in West Palm Beach.
and last updated 2021-07-18 23:55:54-04
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla â Cuban Americans prayed for an end to the authoritarian regime in Cuba during a vigil Sunday held at Jose Marti Park in West Palm Beach. Our brothers and sisters in Cuba are out on the streets fighting and risking their lives and here we have freedom to do it, said Anna Bacas, a Cuban American. We have to do it to back them up.
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By Mitch Perry Tampa
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The Tampa City Council spent more than an hour on Thursday debating, what appeared at first glance, to be a non-controversial resolution sponsored by City Councilman Luis Viera showing support for the Cuban people in their protests against their government.
They ultimately approved it on a 5-2 vote.
What You Need To Know
The Tampa Bay area is home to the third largest population of Cuban-Americans in the U.S.
Luis Viera is the son of Cuban refugees
Councilman Bill Carlson introduced his own resolution to show support for the Cuban people
City Councilman Bill Carlson objected even before Viera officially introduced the resolution, saying the language in it could be used to justify war.
Cuban Americans continue protests in Port St. Lucie
Groups of Cuban Americans continued protests against Cuba s government in Port St. Lucie on Saturday.
and last updated 2021-07-17 21:24:54-04
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. â A rally for Cuba took place Saturday afternoon in Port St. Lucie. It was one of many that were held around the state and in Washington D.C.
Hundreds of people gathered along U.S. 1 just North of E. Prima Vista Boulevard waving Cuban and US flags as well as signs. Many of them chanted âlibertadâ, freedom and said the time for action in Cuba is now.