Cuba is not alone, Trump is wrong! Activists march to former U.S. Embassy demanding end to island's blockade

Dozens of activists marched through Mexico City to the former U.S. Embassy, demanding an end to the American blockade of Cuba. The protest, held on July 26, 2026, also called for an end to threats of military intervention and the resumption of Mexican oil shipments to the island nation.

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because the aggressions of North American imperialism towards Cuba have increased and we are here to demonstrate that Cuba is not alone.

Chanting slogans like "Cuba yes, blockade no!" and "Cuba is not alone, Trump is wrong!" the demonstrators advanced along Paseo de la Reforma. Olivia Garza, a member of the Association of Cubans Residing in Mexico, stated that the protest aimed to show solidarity with Cuba amidst increasing U.S. aggression. She described the U.S. blockade as a "silent genocide" intended to starve the Cuban people into submission.

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what they are committing against the people of Cuba is a silent genocide. They want to starve a people who have only done their right to build their own society.

Garza praised Mexico's stance, calling it one of the few brave governments that resists U.S. pressure and provides humanitarian aid to Cuba. She characterized Donald Trump's foreign policy in Latin America as "fascist," highlighting the perceived real danger of military aggression and the continuous pressure from Secretary of State Marco Rubio to economically suffocate the island.

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because it has been one of the few brave governments that despite all the pressures from the United States government has always been with Cuba and has helped with the shipments of humanitarian aid that are needed.

Another participant, Ivonne Guerra, also from the Association of Cubans Residing in Mexico, expressed her discontent with the blockade and military threats. She described the U.S. policy as an "economic, financial, and commercial strangulation in every dimension," noting that after 67 years, the blockade has intensified with oil restrictions and measures against Cuban citizens and businesses, hindering normal development. Guerra specifically mentioned Mexico as a country that has been particularly supportive.

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because the danger of military aggression towards Cuba is real and constantly Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is pressuring to suffocate and starve a people who have simply decided their future to build a different society.