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Protesters in support of Cubans disrupt Houston traffic

Houston police said a group of protesters was making their way to City Hall when they caused several disruptions on Southwest Houston freeways.

HOUSTON — Hundreds took to the Houston streets on Tuesday night demanding that the United States government step in and help the people of Cuba.

In the Sharpstown area, protesters took over the street, prompting police to step in and make sure things remained peaceful.

Earlier Tuesday, those same protesters took their demands to Houston City Hall while chanting "Freedom for Cuba."

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Before they got to City Hall, the group brought traffic to a standstill on the Southwest Freeway after getting out of their cars and waving Cuban flags.

The protests are taking place across the country as people march in solidarity with the people of Cuba.

In Cuba, people are putting on large demonstrations due to a food shortage, COVID-19 vaccines and runaway inflation.

Anti-government activists in the country said more than 100 people have been arrested or are missing since large protests on Sunday.

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Late Tuesday night, there were reports that the protests had turned deadly when Cuban authorities said one man was killed.

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