On Saturday, the Cuban regime organized a demonstration at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Platform in Havana, aimed at condemning what they described as an "imperialist military aggression" by the United States against Venezuela.
Amid chants of "down with imperialism" and accusations of the "kidnapping" of President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, regime spokesman Raúl Torres joined in and passionately shouted, "Down with imperialism, damn it."
From the platform, Torres urged the crowd to "shout again, down with imperialism!" and performed songs about Latin America and the Cuban regime.
In his remarks, Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated that "imperialism" will not abandon its "nature" of "plundering," "lying," and "killing," asserting that opposing it is "the only way" to protect "the life of Cuba and the life of the planet."
He also stated that Cuban professionals "cannot help but feel" "revulsion and horror," and repeated the claim of the "democratically elected" Maduro's "kidnapping" along with "comrade Cilia Flores."
The event concluded with a call for "unity," the defense of "peace," and the "sovereignty of the people," wrapping up with another chant: "Down with Yankee imperialism!" followed by cheers.
The demonstration, scheduled for 10:00 a.m., was announced by the Cuban Presidency on the social media platform X "just hours after" Maduro's capture was confirmed following a U.S. military incursion in Caracas "on January 3."
Previously, Díaz-Canel had condemned the offensive on X, labeling it a "criminal attack" and "state terrorism," while reaffirming support for Chavismo with the slogan "Homeland or Death, We Shall Overcome!"
Understanding Cuba's Reaction to U.S. Actions in Venezuela
What was the purpose of the rally at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Platform?
The rally was organized to condemn the United States' actions, which the Cuban regime termed as an "imperialist military aggression" against Venezuela.
What was Raúl Torres' role during the event?
Raúl Torres participated as a spokesperson for the regime, passionately shouting anti-imperialist slogans and performing songs related to Latin America and the Cuban regime.
How did Miguel Díaz-Canel describe the actions of the United States?
Miguel Díaz-Canel described the United States' actions as part of the imperialist nature to "plunder," "lie," and "kill," and labeled the military incursion as a "criminal attack" and "state terrorism."