On Sunday, Miguel Díaz-Canel took to his account on X to express his gratitude to those who participated in a solidarity march supporting the Cuban regime in Mexico City. This event commemorated the 73rd anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Barracks.
“Thank you, Mexico. Once again, you lead the dignity of Our America. To everyone who marched for Cuba this July 26, a grateful embrace from a nation that has always found solidarity in the noble and generous Aztec land,” the Cuban leader stated in his message, posted just after midnight with the hashtag #CubaNoEstáSola.
The march was organized by the Mexican Movement of Solidarity with Cuba and the platform "Va por Cuba," among other groups.
Approximately 1,200 demonstrators started their march from the Hemiciclo a Juárez to the former site of the U.S. Embassy on Paseo de la Reforma, beginning between 10:00 and 10:30 a.m., causing traffic disruptions on Reforma, Avenida Juárez, and Eje Central.
Protesters predominantly voiced their opposition to Washington's commercial, financial, and energy embargo against the island, chanting slogans like “No to the war against Cuba!”
The day's events turned controversial when a group of masked individuals defaced the façade of the Cuauhtémoc Municipality, a building considered a historical heritage site.
According to Infobae, Mayor Alessandra Rojo de la Vega reported arrests and accused the Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC) of releasing those responsible before proceedings with the Public Prosecutor's Office were completed.
“Protest is respected. Crime is not,” the mayor wrote on X.
The SSC denied the allegations that detainees had been handed over to the Public Prosecutor and announced an internal review of police conduct.
The Communist Youth Front of Mexico condemned what they labeled as "anti-communist repression" and claimed six of their members were arrested during the incidents.
Such pro-regime demonstrations in Mexico have become an annual tradition every July 26 in the Mexican capital, with precedents in 2025 and February 2026, when Cuban government supporters gathered in front of the Cuban embassy in Mexico City to demand Mexico resume oil shipments to the island.
Also on July 26, Díaz-Canel led the national central event in Pinar del Río, blaming the United States for the deaths and poverty afflicting Cuba, including blackouts and the deterioration of the healthcare system, without acknowledging any responsibility for 67 years of dictatorial governance.
During this event, a message from Raúl Castro was read to the people of Pinar del Río, although the former leader was not physically present at the ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cuban Regime Support in Mexico
What was the purpose of the march in Mexico City?
The march was organized to show solidarity with the Cuban regime and commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Moncada Barracks attack.
Who organized the march supporting Cuba?
The march was organized by the Mexican Movement of Solidarity with Cuba and the platform "Va por Cuba," among other organizations.
What were the main slogans of the protest?
Protesters chanted slogans rejecting the commercial, financial, and energy embargo imposed by Washington against Cuba.
What incidents occurred during the march?
Controversy arose when masked individuals defaced the Cuauhtémoc Municipality building, leading to arrests and accusations against the police.