Official Cuban media : But given compulsory attendance and the lack of full , transparent information among Cuban people , he finds efforts to attribute large turnouts to people 's strong political feelings misleading . 5000 people from Havana gather at the capital 's Independence Square . Activists say dire economic conditions in Cuba have prevented structural change . Around the world , May Day has historically brought expressions of support for communism and socialism .
Official Cuban media : 5000 people from Havana gather at the capital 's Independence Square . Activists say dire economic conditions in Cuba have prevented structural change . Around the world , May Day has historically brought expressions of support for communism and socialism .