Protesters in Havana gathered in front of the United States embassy on May 1 to signal defiance against sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, according to a report by France 24.
The demonstration took place as Cuba continues to face the economic consequences of an oil blockade introduced earlier this year.
This May Day march was part of a larger wave of International Workers' Day demonstrations occurring globally. In Istanbul, police used tear gas and arrested approximately 400 people during escalated tensions.
Global labor protests
In Paris, union-led demonstrations began at Place de la République as part of the country's long-standing tradition of labor activism.
Across various cities, people took to the streets to demand higher wages and improved working conditions. The demonstrations reflect a worldwide movement of workers advocating for labor rights during the public holiday.
France 24 correspondent Ed Augustin reported from Havana on the local response to the recent energy and economic pressures facing the island.
