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St. Petersburg City Council shows support for Cuba protests

Council members voted 7-0 to support protests against the Cuban government that have erupted across the island nation and Florida.
 
 
 
A crowd chants at a protest in solidarity with Cuba outside of Kathy Castor's office on Monday, July 12, 2021 in Tampa.
A crowd chants at a protest in solidarity with Cuba outside of Kathy Castor's office on Monday, July 12, 2021 in Tampa. [ ARIELLE BADER | Times ]
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