In Havana, Cuba, a massive protest was held outside the U.S. Embassy Friday to denounce U.S. sanctions which have been in place since 1962. Former Cuban President Raúl Castro, who is now 93, took part in the protest. He said the U.S. sanctions had made 2024 “one of the most difficult” years for Cuba. Other Cubans taking part in the protest said they feared Donald Trump will make life even harder for Cubans.

Ambar Rivero: “We are here, just as we were 20 years ago with our Commander in Chief Fidel Castro at the front, to condemn the genocidal blockade that our people have suffered for more than 66 years, and also the inclusion of Cuba on the list of terrorist states. We are not a terrorist state. The coming of President Trump next January also foresees extreme measures against Cuba. And that is why we are here, to condemn any coercive act against the people of Cuba.”