Thousands rally at US Embassy in Cuba against trade embargo
Voice of America
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, second left, and former President Raul Castro, center, wave as they arrive to a demonstration against the US embargo, in Havana, Dec. 20, 2024.
Thousands of Cubans joined a protest Friday in front of the U.S. Embassy in Havana that was led by President Miguel Diaz-Canel and ex-leader Raul Castro against Washington's long-standing trade blockade.
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