12 Jul 2021 | 04:30 PM UTC
Spain: Activists to demonstrate outside the Cuban Embassy in Madrid starting at 19:00 July 12
Activists to demonstrate outside Cuban Embassy in Madrid, Spain, starting at 19:00 July 12; heightened security, related disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to demonstrate in Madrid July 12 to show support for the anti-government protests that took place in Cuba July 11. Demonstrators will gather outside the Cuban Embassy building from 19:00; it remains unclear how many participants the event will draw. Related demonstrations are likely in several other Spanish cities through at least July 18, with Cuban diplomatic missions, Spanish government offices, and central squares being the most likely locations for rallies.
Additional police will likely deploy to monitor all demonstrations. Large numbers of people and associated security measures could prompt localized transport disruptions. Most demonstrations will probably remain largely peaceful though isolated clashes with security services cannot be ruled out, particularly if activists attempt to breach any security cordons.
Advice
Avoid all demonstrations as a routine security precaution and mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for transport disruptions and allow extra time for travel around demonstration venues.
