Shakira shows her support for Estefan and the march on her website.
Last week, Gloria Estefan organized a historic event in support of freedom and human rights in Cuba, in the heart of Little Havana. The demonstration took place on March 25 in Miami to support the Damas de Blanco or Ladies in White, whose march last week was broken up violently by government security agents.
The ladies march every year to commemorate the anniversary of the 2003 arrests of their husbands and sons during the “Black Spring crackdown” against independent journalists.
Celebrities and community leaders walked with Gloria and her husband, Emilio, accompanied by thousands, waving flags of the United States, Cuba, Argentina, Mexico, and others. It was the first demonstration of its kind, being organized by individuals instead of political organizations.