Photos: Cuba holds May Day celebrations amid US threats
Cuba held its annual May Day celebrations on May 1, 2026, with thousands marching in Havana to mark International Workers’ Day amid heightened tensions with the United States. The event took place as the Trump administration announced new sanctions targeting Cuban security services and alleged supporters of the government. Cuban leaders, including President Miguel Diaz-Canel and former leader Raul Castro, attended the rallies, which emphasized national resilience and opposition to U.S. pressure.
- ▪Cuban electrical and petroleum workers participated in May Day marches in Havana on May 1, 2026.
- ▪Former Cuban leader Raul Castro and President Miguel Diaz-Canel attended the International Workers’ Day celebrations.
- ▪The Trump administration announced new sanctions targeting Cuban security services and claimed Cuba harbors transnational terrorist groups.
- ▪The U.S. energy blockade has contributed to economic hardship and widespread blackouts in Cuba.
- ▪Protesters in Havana expressed defiance against U.S. threats while advocating for peace and dialogue.
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In PicturesGallery|ProtestsPhotos: Cuba holds May Day celebrations amid US threatsMarch celebrating International Workers’ Day comes amid announcement of further US sanctions on island nation.SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoCubans march on International Workers' Day in Jose Marti Anti-Imperialist Square in Havana, May 1, 2026 [Ramon Espinosa/AP Photo]By Al Jazeera Staff, Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 1 May 20261 May 2026Cuban electrical and petroleum workers have marched in Havana to celebrate International Workers’ Day, or May Day, as the government pledges to stand firm against growing US pressure which is further straining the economy.Ninety-four-year-old former leader Raul Castro…
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