South Africa Holds Rally in Support of Cuba Over US Oil Embargo
A state broadcaster reports that hundreds of people gather outside the US Consulate General in Johannesburg in a protest organized by the African National Congress (ANC), along with other political parties, trade unions, and civil society groups.
The rally coincides with the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, during which US-backed Cuban exiles attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro.
Protesters criticize US restrictions on Cuba’s oil access and express support for the Cuban population.
ANC Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says Cuba, as a sovereign state, should determine its own policies without external pressure from the United States. She warns that the embargo may contribute to severe humanitarian consequences, including hunger-related deaths, and calls for the blockade to be lifted.
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on Jan. 30 that imposes tariffs on goods imported from countries that supply oil to Cuba, further tightening restrictions, according to reports.
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