The Monument to the Revolution was dyed blue, white and red
The scene was powerful. Cubans living in Mexico City transformed the iconic Monument to the Revolution into a bastion of protest this weekend. Their objective: to denounce what they call an interventionist policy by the United States towards the island.
The act was not accidental. It was part of the ‘Antifascist Cultural Marathon’, a direct response to former President Donald Trump’s recent statements about possible actions against Cuba. The atmosphere was electric, loaded with slogans and a determination that was palpable in the air.
An ambassador, a message and a chorus of support
At the center of the stage, the Cuban ambassador to Mexico, Eugenio Martínez, sent a strong message. In front of an expectant crowd, he stated:
“We will not be witnesses of the surrender of Cuba. We will be protagonists of the victory.”
Their words were met with cheers and chants chanting resistance in the face of what they perceive as external threats. It was not just a diplomatic speech; It was a cry from the heart of a community far from home.
The chosen date had a brutal historical weight: the 65th anniversary of the Victory of Playa Girón. For organizers, that defeat of a US-backed invasion in 1961 remains the definitive symbol of national resistance. Illuminating the monument with Cuban colors was not a decorative detail; It was a political statement in light and shadow.
But there was more than flags and speeches. In a specific gesture, attendees organized a food collection for Havana. This initiative adds to the aid shipments promoted by the capital government, led by Claudia Sheinbaum, marking a clear position amid growing tensions.
The protesters got straight to the point: they harshly criticized the tightening of US measures, especially after that executive order signed by Trump that classifies Cuba as an “unusual and extraordinary threat”. They denounced what they call an “intensified oil siege” and reiterated, time and again, their unwavering defense of Cuban sovereignty.
At the end of the day, what became clear is this: for this community in Mexico, politics is not something abstract. It is theater where each act has real consequences, where the words of a former president are translated into tangible need and where solidarity is measured in kilos of help and kilowatts of light projected on a monument.
