Cuba: Nationwide demonstrations scheduled on November 22

Event

Nationwide demonstrations are scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 22, throughout urban centers of Cuba. The demonstrations are organized by the San Isidro Movement and are being held to demand the release of a member of the movement, who has allegedly been wrongfully imprisoned. The demonstrations are scheduled to start at approximately 15:00 (local time) throughout parks across the country.

A heightened security presence and localized transport disruptions are likely in the vicinity of any protest sites. Further demonstrations are likely in the near term.

Advice

Those in Cuba are advised to avoid the vicinity of any demonstration as a precaution, monitor developments, anticipate transportation and business disruptions near protest sites, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.