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By Al Lewis
Jul 13, 2021
Cuban protestors are marching on the Palmetto Expressway. Massive delays as a result all Northbound lanes are closed from Coral Way to Southwest 8th Street. All Southbound lanes are blocked from the Dolphin to Flagler.
In the meantime, it s a good idea to head over to the Turnpike or 87th Avenue to avoid the delays.
A rally is scheduled for 5 tonight at Memorial Cubano in Tamiami Park.
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SOS Cuba Demonstrators Blocked Palmetto Expressway Traffic For Hours
CBS Miami 45 mins ago Syndicated Local – CBS Miami
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Parts of the Palmetto Expressway were shut down Tuesday due to demonstrators rallying for freedom in Cuba.
Dozens of demonstrators began their rally at Coral Way and SW 82 Avenue and then marched their way onto 826, blocking traffic in both directions.
“Viva Cuba! Cuba libre!” demonstrators chanted.
The show of support for those in Cuba spilled out onto the Palmetto.
Police blocked the entrance ramps to north and southbound traffic on the Palmetto Expressway.
CBS4 anchor Eliott Rodriguez got stuck in the traffic trying to get to work on Tuesday.
Is Cuban-Americans’ highway protest in Miami breaking Florida’s new anti-riot law? Ana Ceballos , Charles Rabin, Miami Herald
Dozens of people supporting the growing anti-government protests in Cuba clogged one of Miami’s busiest highways all afternoon and well into rush hour Tuesday, a show of solidarity that could put them in violation of a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The new law, known as the “anti-riot” law, is clear: A person shall be cited for a pedestrian violation if they “willfully obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of a public street, highway or road.” For instance, if a person stands or remains on a street, highway or roadway, they would be in violation of a section in state laws that would subject them to a $15 traffic citation.