People gather at Fort Myers restaurant in support of Cuban liberation
Published: July 18, 2021 7:49 PM EDT
Updated: July 18, 2021 8:14 PM EDT
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It’s been one week since people began taking to the streets in order to support the Cuban people in their fight against communism.
On Sunday, dozens of people gathered at La Parilla Boricua in Fort Myers. But, to understand today’s protests, we need to understand Cuba’s history.
Joe Beene came to Fort Myers from Lehigh Acres to join the protest. “Communism is taking over. They’re killing people. The people they didn’t take care of to begin with,” said Beene.
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