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"Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel led an anti-imperialist march in Havana on Thursday, where hundreds of participants staged a convoy of motorcycles, tricycles and bicycles to protest against the oil blockade imposed by the United States. Footage shows demonstrators travelling through the streets of the capital in their vehicles. During the procession, they passed in front of the US Embassy as they waved Cuban flags and held signs with messages such as 'No more blockade' and 'Down with the blockade'. "I have to fight against the blockade, against injustice, against war. Defend what is most sacred for us […] against an invasion happening, because that would be the most terrible, because it would destroy the people," said protester Tamara Dovales. Demonstrators expressed that the energy embargo has prompted Cubans to pivot toward sustainable alternatives and ingenious solutions that have reduced their reliance on fuels. "The country has had to commit [to this option] because it is very good, because it also protects the environment, the use of photovoltaic energy, electric transport and well, it is the option we have. The option we have because they have not left us any other," said Dovales. Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin - with 100,000 tonnes of crude oil - arrived in the Cuban port of Matanzas this week. Trump imposed a de facto energy blockade on the island in January, threatening tariffs on nations supplying it - but said that he had 'no problem' with the latest delivery, "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba, right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not." Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel previously accused the US government of 'asphyxiating the country', stressing Havana’s right to purchase fuel on international markets."
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