National Network on Cuba Prepares Nationwide Protest Plan if U.S. Attacks Cuba

The National Network on Cuba has prepared a “National Rapid Response Plan” for coordinated protests across the United States within 24 hours if the U.S. military attacks Cuba, the Washington Examiner reported. The document was sent to supporters and calls for mobilizing demonstrators at cities, federal buildings, and sports arenas during high-visibility events.

The plan states its goal is to “make it politically and materially costly for the U.S. ” In large cities it recommends forming broad coalitions of advocacy groups for rallies outside important buildings. In smaller towns or rural areas, activists are directed to use power mapping to select targets and distribute flyers and banners.

All participants are instructed to coordinate through social media posts using shared graphics, logos, and branding such as yard signs and digital assets. The NNOC, founded in Washington, helps Americans travel to Cuba to promote solidarity and receives assistance from the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sanctioned the institute in June.

The action led to the arrest of a Cuban national and his family for deportation over alleged involvement with the group. The NNOC and the Venceremos Brigade plan to bring 150 visitors to Cuba in August to celebrate Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday. Federal targets listed in the plan include courthouses, military bases, recruitment offices, agencies, and ICE facilities.

The document links to a nationwide map of U.S. military facilities compiled by the Black Alliance for Peace. President Donald Trump has imposed national security and economic sanctions on Cuba and supported a federal indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro.