May 1, 2026 — Belly of the Beast
Thousands of Cubans marched this Friday to the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune in Havana, in front of the U.S. embassy, as well as to squares and parks across the country, to celebrate International Workers’ Day.
“Cuba defends itself” was the slogan of the marches, as people took to the streets to reject U.S. economic warfare and military aggression.
“Cuban people always amaze you,” said Josué Benavides, a solar energy researcher, while he marched. “The country is still functioning. The country has not collapsed. That’s an idea, a rationale, a narrative they’re pushing. They’re trying to make it collapse, but it hasn’t.”
Watch a video of the march HERE.
