Cubans use Havana marathon to protest US sanctions and fuel shortages

Runners and spectators at the Havana marathon used the event to voice opposition to the US trade embargo, which many described as suffocating daily life on the island. Participants held signs and spoke to reporters about shortages and economic hardship they blame on the sanctions. The protest unfolded during the race, drawing attention to the tensions between Cuba's government-backed narrative and everyday frustrations. Cuban officials have long argued the embargo is the primary cause of the country's economic difficulties. The article's account is drawn from the Times of India report and reflects the perspectives of those interviewed at the event.