Activists supporting Hamas on American college campuses received support and training in Cuba. Manolo De Los Santos, a far-left activist, has ties to the Castro regime. The People’s Forum, a far-left organization, is sympathetic to the Cuban and Chinese Communist Parties. Anti-Israel protests organized by The People’s Forum have been linked to the Black Lives Matter riots of 2020. De Los Santos has been traveling to Cuba since 2006 and is a staunch admirer of Fidel Castro.
Key Points
Manolo De Los Santos has ties to the Castro regime and has been involved in political activities in Cuba for years
The People’s Forum, a far-left organization, supports the Cuban and Chinese Communist Parties
Anti-Israel protests organized by The People’s Forum have been linked to past violent riots
De Los Santos has been traveling to Cuba since 2006 and is a strong admirer of Fidel Castro
Pros
Raises awareness about activists with foreign ties influencing protests on college campuses
Cons
Potential risk of promoting violence and supporting extremist groups like Hamas