A caravan of classic cars waving Cuban flags rolled through Miami on Sunday in a show of solidarity with the Cuban people as the island continues to struggle with severe blackouts and a worsening energy crisis.
The event began at Hialeah Mall in the morning and traveled through Little Havana and Versailles before ending at Qbiche, a Cuban restaurant in Hialeah. Along the route, crowds gathered to cheer, wave flags, and call for an end to oppression in Cuba.
Participants said the message of the caravan was simple: Cuba deserves freedom. Many described the Cuban community in Miami as united and ready to support change on the island.
The demonstration came as Cuba faced another major power grid collapse, the third such breakdown in recent months. According to Havana’s electric company, just over half of the city had electricity restored.
The event also took place amid broader debate over Cuba’s future. On Friday, hundreds of delegates from dozens of countries arrived on the island as part of a solidarity effort delivering humanitarian aid while Cuba battles its energy crisis.
At the same time, President Donald Trump suggested Cuba could become a future focus of U.S. policy, saying he believes he may soon have “the honor of taking Cuba.” Meanwhile, Cuban economic official Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga told NBC News that Cuba will allow nationals living abroad to invest in and own businesses on the island.
That announcement has divided the Cuban exile community. Some see outside investment as a chance to help ordinary Cubans. Others, including activist group Movimiento Democracia, argue it would only prop up a regime they believe is already weakening.
Movimiento Democracia president Ramon Saul Sanchez said now is not the time to give the Cuban government an economic lifeline. In his view, stabilizing the regime would delay the change many Cubans have long hoped for.
The caravan in Miami reflected those emotions, blending pride, frustration, and hope. For many who took part, it was not just a parade of vintage cars, but a public demand for liberty and a sign that the dream of a free Cuba remains alive.
