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Canada continues to oppose American embargo on Cuba at UN

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Robertson, D. (2026, October 28). Canada continues to oppose American embargo on Cuba at UN. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/canada-continues-to-oppose-american-embargo-on-cuba-at-un/article_dde73d75-a199-51fb-8323-ea0a4ca4eee6.html

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Canada voted against the U.S. at the United Nations, continuing its opposition to the American embargo on Cuba. The resolution condemning the embargo passed with 130 countries voting in favor and 17 against, including the U.S., while 25 abstained from voting. Havana has accused Washington of attempting to influence votes to support the embargo.

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On October 27, 2026, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla engaged in a heated confrontation during a debate on lifting the US trade embargo against Cuba. The dispute intensified when Rodriguez objected to Waltz's remarks and walked up to the podium, leading to verbal clashes that temporarily halted the session.

Since January 2026, the US has imposed additional sanctions on Cuba, including a fuel blockade, exacerbating economic pressures on the island nation. In response to these tensions, Cuban First Secretary Richard Tur de la Concepción was accused of shoving and attempting to grab an iPhone from US diplomat JP Freire during the incident.

As a result of this physical altercation, Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed paperwork to expel Tur de la Concepción from the US within 24 hours. The UN General Assembly voted on October 28, 2026, with 130 countries supporting an end to the embargo, 25 abstentions, and 17 opposing (including the US). Western allies like Germany and Italy abstained for the first time in years due to US lobbying efforts.

The resolution carries political weight but is not legally binding, as only the US Congress can lift the embargo. Cuban officials criticized Washington's campaign, accusing it of isolating Cuba diplomatically and economically. Canada, among other nations, continued to oppose the American stance against Cuba at the UN vote.

Written for “US And Cuba Confrontation At UN” on 2026-10-28, grounded in this article and the 8 other(s) covering the same event.

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OTTAWA - Canada has again voted at the United Nations to oppose the U.S. embargo on Cuba as Havana accuses Washington of running a campaign of coercion to sway the vote. asserted

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In a vote of 130-17 with 25 abstentions, the UN General Assembly today condemned the economic embargo for the 34th year in a row. asserted

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Canada continues to oppose American embargo on Cuba at UN

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