Cubans gather before U.S. embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment
Thousands of Cubans protested outside the U.S. embassy in Havana in response to the indictment of former president Raul Castro. The demonstration was organized by the government as a show of support for Castro, who is facing murder charges related to a historical incident. Cuban officials condemned the indictment as a tactic by the U.S. to justify intervention in Cuba.
- ▪The protest occurred on May 22, 2026, in front of the U.S. embassy in Havana.
- ▪Cuban authorities organized the rally to support Raul Castro amid his indictment.
- ▪Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Prime Minister Manuel Marrero attended the demonstration.
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Cubans gather before U.S. embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictmentSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPeople gather ahead of a pro-government rally called by Cuban authorities to protest U.S. policies towards the island, including the indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro, in Havana, Cuba, May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys PerezPublished May 22, 2026, 07:34 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 07:34 PMHAVANA, May 22 - Thousands of Cubans gathered on Friday before the U.S. embassy in Havana to protest a U.S.
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