Hundreds in Cape Coral protest Cuban government, call for U.S. intervention Hundreds in Cape Coral protest Cuban government, call for U.S. intervention and last updated 2021-07-12 00:33:21-04 CAPE CORAL â Hundreds gathered outside the Hope United Methodist Church in Cape Coral Sunday night, saying the damage caused by COVID-19 in Cuba has to stop. Melanie Peña tells us, her people need help. "The death toll is just getting worse, like itâs not getting better. A lot of people are suspicious of whatâs going on in that area," said Peña. They're suspicious because Peña said the Cuban government does not seem to be addressing the problem, and other protesters agreed.