Cubans in Miami have opposing views on U.S. sanctions, some saying it’s not enough Passionate protesters continue to take to the streets in Miami, but do people think US is doing enough? MIAMI, Fla. – One day after the White House imposed sanctions on the Cuban government, people marched on Calle Ocho Friday. Yet another show of solidarity with the people of the island following weeks of historic protests. Following the newly announced sanctions on Cuba, we talked to political analyst Sasha Tirador, who participated in a White House call before sanctions were announced Thursday. “We are not doing things off the cuff. We are listening to your voices. There are many more meetings pending,” Tirador says was the biggest takeaway from the call.