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Hialeah becomes the epicenter of Cuban exile activism this Tuesday with the celebration of the “Free Cuba Rally,” an event that brings together political leaders, activists, artists, and community members in support of Cuba's freedom.
The rally, which will take place at Milander Park, is organized by the city of Hialeah in collaboration with the Cuban Anti-Communist Foundation, with the aim of expressing solidarity with the Cuban people and demanding an end to the current political system on the island after more than six decades.
The event takes place against a backdrop of a profound crisis in Cuba, characterized by prolonged blackouts, shortages of food, medicine, and fuel, as well as a sustained decline in basic services that directly affects the daily lives of the population.
This situation has fueled social unrest within the country and has strengthened the actions of the Cuban exile community, which seeks to raise awareness of the situation and maintain international pressure on the regime.
The mayor of Hialeah, Bryan Calvo, has supported the initiative and emphasized its political and symbolic nature. “I want to be clear: the Cuban people have waited enough. This gathering celebrates their unbreakable spirit in the face of the undeniable regime change,” he stated.
The rally brings together political figures, human rights activists, community and religious leaders, as well as personalities from the media and cultural sectors, in a demonstration of unity within the Cuban diaspora.
Among the participants would be opposition figures such as José Daniel Ferrer, activists like Rosa María Payá and Orlando Boronat, as well as commentators and figures from the exile community.
The event would also include, according to the announcement, live musical performances by artists such as Yotuel, Jacob Forever, El Chacal, Los 3 de La Habana, Lena Burke, and Amaury Gutiérrez.
The choice of Milander Park, located in Hialeah, reflects its symbolic value as one of the main venues for political mobilization among the Cuban exile community in South Florida, an area with a high concentration of Cubans.
The event is free and open to the public and is conceived as a peaceful demonstration. The organizers have established rules to ensure order and safety, including restrictions on items such as weapons, drones, alcoholic beverages, banners, megaphones, and other items that could disrupt the event.
Beyond its local character, the mobilization aims to send a clear message to the international community about the situation in Cuba and the need to drive political change on the island.
The "Free Cuba Rally" is presented as a new demonstration of the active role of the exile community in the debate about the future of Cuba, at a time of high tension and expectations for transformation.
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