Posted on 11/15/2021 9:55:19 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Havana (AFP) – Cuban police deployed in large numbers on the streets of Havana Monday ahead of a rally the opposition has vowed to hold despite it being banned by the one-party state.
Along the city's seaside esplanade, armed police in uniform gathered on nearly every corner, while others in civilian dress patrolled the city's squares and parks.
Cuba's opposition has said the "15N" (November 15) gathering would go ahead in the face of the official ban, and the risk of criminal prosecution with hundreds still in jail after earlier protests that were put down by the armed forces.
The government claims protest organizers are seeking regime change with the backing of the United States, which maintains sanctions against the communist island.
The spontaneous July rallies, fueled by growing anger at economic hardship and growing demands for "freedom," left one person dead, dozens of injured and 1,270 arrested as the authorities clamped down.
More than 650 are still in jail, according to rights group Cubalex.
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The government claims protest organizers are seeking regime change with the backing of the United States
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Backing of this administration? Are they kidding?
Huge protest against the commies in Miami. Lots of Trump flags! The Cubans, Venezuelans and Nicaraguans are more solid Republicans now. They will help keeping Florida Red.
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