On the second day of Festa do Avante!, Raimundo demands that the Portuguese Government help Cuba

On the second day of the Festa do Avante!, the PCP leader, Paulo Raimundo, dedicated the day to solidarity with the Cuban people, demanding that the Portuguese Government make a diplomatic effort to help unblock the blockade against Cuba. The Portuguese communist party took advantage of the annual event to reinforce its historical position of support for Cuba. Paulo Raimundo spoke directly to the festival participants, expressing the PCP's position on the situation in Cuba. This intervention is part of the PCP's tradition of using the Festa do Avante! as a stage for international political issues, particularly regarding solidarity with countries like Cuba.