Thousands rally at US embassy in Cuba against trade embargo

"If we didn't have the blockade, we would not be facing difficulty like this," said 85-year-old retiree Faustino Miranda.

Members of the armed forces walk past the US embassy as they march along Havana's promenade on December 20, 2024, during a demonstration against the blockade and Cuba's remaining on the list of countries that sponsor terrorism. (AFP)