MIAMI — A small group gathered in South Florida on Saturday to stand in solidarity with people in Cuba who have taken to the streets to protest worsening living conditions.

Organizers of the rally said they wanted to show support for Cubans demanding basic necessities like electricity, water and food -- things many on the island say are becoming harder to access.

Many in the crowd said they’ve been watching videos circulating online showing people protesting across Cuba, something they say takes a lot of courage.

“I’m proud of my people, I’m proud of the Cubans that went out,” said Jeorgina Lima. “We know that when you go out in Cuba you face real danger because the regime punishes people that speak out and go against the dictatorship. So I’m proud of them.”

Organizer Ramon Saul Sanchez said the situation on the island has become increasingly dire.

“They just entered what they call ‘option zero’ in Cuba,” Sanchez said. “Zero power, zero food, zero gas -- zero everything.”

Supporters rally in South Florida as protests grow in Cuba

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