Overview
- The City of Hialeah, which hosted a “Free Cuba” rally Tuesday night, drew hundreds who called for regime change on the island.
- The demonstration followed the first Mexico-based aid ship reaching Havana earlier Tuesday with food, medicine and solar panels.
- Mayor Bryan Calvo said change means a complete overhaul of Cuba’s leadership, and State Sen. Ileana Garcia said the show of support aimed to push federal action.
- Attendees described family in Cuba losing electricity and water because of fuel shortages, saying the hardship is driving hopes for political change.
- Rallygoers cited President Donald Trump’s hard line and sanctions as creating new momentum, while reports of quiet U.S.–Cuba contacts acknowledged by Miguel Díaz‑Canel stirred debate, with El País noting some voices rejected talks and even urged force.