Imperialism was once again exposed when more than 500,000 residents of the capital took to the streets with a single sentiment: to honor their fallen heroes in Venezuela and condemn any action that threatens the sovereignty of nations.
Accompanied by the highest leadership of the country, the Cubans, who marched from the Anti-Imperialist Tribune, demonstrated the unity of a nation not only in their grief for their sons and daughters, but also in their conviction that nothing can extinguish the revolutionary flame that keeps the entire island alive.
With the slogans “Glory to our martyrs!” and “Down with imperialism!” And “Long live Cuba!” the crowd roared along Havana’s Malecón, while the waving flags made it clear that this land belongs to the Cuban people.
Jorge Ferrera, a retired member of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDRs) and a longtime leader, expressed to the Cuban News Agency (ACN) his certainty that the people will never surrender to attacks. He stated that the courage of the 32 martyrs in facing an unequal battle is the same courage that characterizes the entire country.
He also emphasized that these comrades left an example of solidarity, brotherhood, and altruism in the performance of their duty, an example that the nation will never forget.
María Karla González, a university student, told ACN that the U.S. aggression against Venezuela claimed the lives of 32 of her compatriots and cannot go unpunished. She added that the world must unite in favor of justice.
Maria Karla emphasized that the youth will always defend, from their various positions, the work that the Revolution has built since January 1, 1959.
Juan José Sandoval, an electrical worker, highlighted that this popular mobilization, in addition to honoring the fallen, is evidence of the population’s support for the nation’s political process.
The entire archipelago shared the sorrow that weighs heavily on the hearts of those who lost sons, brothers, fathers, and husbands due to the vile and immoral aggression perpetrated on Bolivarian soil on January 3.
On days when Cuba mourns its dead, the feeling of continuing to move forward as a sovereign nation also flourishes, in response from a people who will not erase from their memory the pages of courage and dismay written by their heroes.
IMAGE CREDIT: Jessica Jimenez Gainza | Photos: Omara García Mederos
[ SOURCE: AGENCIA CUBANA DE NOTICIAS ]
