Protest Actions Set for US Cities as UN Votes
Actions are set for a number of US cities leading up to a vote by the UN General Assembly on a resolution condemning Washington’s criminal blockade of Cuba. The press events, picket lines and marches, and other activities are in response to a call for a Global Week of Action Against U.S. Genocide in Cuba: October 24–31 by the National Network on Cuba.
For the 34th year in a row, the delegates representing countries around the world are likely to vote in favor of the draft resolution titled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.”
Over the past three decades, previous resolutions have passed with little opposition. Notably, only the United States and Israel have consistently voted “no” on the annual non-binding resolutions.
Last year was an exception. The resolution passed with 165 in favor, but 7 against (United States, Israel, Argentina, Hungary, Paraguay, North Macedonia, and Ukraine) and 12 abstentions. The vote reflected increased pressure from the White House as the Trump administration escalated its 67-year economic war against Cuba.
This year, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has made a concerted effort to step up this pressure ahead of the debate and vote scheduled for October 27-28. A near total blockade of oil to the island has been enforced by Washington, using its sway over the international banking system to prevent financial transactions between Cuba and third countries. In addition, the US government has threatened sanctions against any states that trade with the island nation in not only oil, but medicines, food, and other necessities.
Cuba’s foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla characterized Rubio’s campaign as “blackmail.” Rodríguez posted on X, “Through his repeated lies and new actions, he attempts to silence the act of collective punishment against the Cuban people and turn the rest of the international community into an accomplice to this barbarism.”
In anticipation of the UN vote, multiple events in the United States will call attention to the attempt to starve the Cuban people into accepting Washington’s domination over their affairs and demand “Hands Off Cuba! Lift the Blockade! Solidarity with the Cuban People!” Some of these are highlighted below.
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New York City
Stand with Cuba! Stand with the People of the World!
October 24 & 27, 2026
New York-New Jersey Cuba Sí Coalition has called a march and rally in Manhattan for October 24, with people gathering at Union Square Park at 1 p.m. and marching to Washington Square Park for a concluding rally from 2 to 3 pm. On October 27, the US-Cuba Normalization Committee and Cuba Sí will screen the US premier of Fidel Up Close by filmmaker Eduardo Flores; the 5:30 p.m. reception and 6 p.m. film will be held at The People’s Forum, 320 West 37th St. in New York City.
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Los Angeles, California
End the Blockade of Cuba!
October 24, 2026
An October 24 speak-out will be hosted by Workers United – Service Employees International Union and sponsored by the US Hands Off Cuba Committee. For more information, see the Los Angeles Hands Off Cuba Committee website.
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Portland, Oregon
No War on Cuba!
October 24, 2026
A rally is called for 12 noon in Portland, Oregon, on October 24. From 2-4 p.m., a teach-in will take place at the Multnomah Central Library. For more information, contact portlandaction4cuba@gmail.com.
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Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
Let Cuba Live! End the US Oil Blockade!
Choose Peace: No War on Cuba
October 26-28, 2026
Groups in the Twin Cities have announced that protesters will unfurl banners at different bridges on October 26, 27, and 28 to draw the attention of drivers to the UN vote and to show that people in the United States defend Cuba’s right to sovereignty.
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Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Cuba Under Attack: Stand Up & Fight Back
October 26, 2026
A public forum and video presentation in the Boston area on October 26 at 7 p.m. will also raise funds for the campaign to send bicycles to Cuban health care workers. Use the QR code above to register for the event.
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Miami, Florida
End the Genocide against the Cuban People!
October 28, 2026
An October 28 rally is planned at the Torch of Friendship in downtown Miami, sponsored by the Miami Coalition to End the Blockade of Cuba. For more information, email Endblockade305@gmail.com or call (786) 627-3388.
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Chicago, Illinois
Demand the US End the Blockade on Cuba!
October 28, 2026
On October 28, the Chicago Cuba Coalition is sponsoring a press conference, picket line, and rally at Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago. For more information, email chicubacoalition@gmail.com.
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San Francisco, California
The World Stands with Cuba at the UN!
October 28, 2026
An action is planned for the day of the UN vote in the San Francisco Bay Area beginning at 5 p.m. on October 28.
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