[a video about Cuba from the news collective Belly Of The Beast]

Amid a U.S.-imposed oil blockade on Cuba that has caused widespread fuel shortages, yesterday thousands of students and workers took over Havana’s Malecón in a pro-government rally on bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards and electric vehicles.

The gathering celebrated the anniversaries of two Cuban youth organizations.

“This march is a demonstration that we are standing firm,” said one student.