US And Cuba Confrontation At UN

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1. 28 Oct

   The confrontation occurred on Tuesday between members of US Ambassador Mike Waltz's team and members of Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla's team after the US ambassador called out 'corrupt Cuban elites.'

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• 28 Oct Canada continues to oppose American embargo on Cuba at UNCanada 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.Toronto Star
• 28 Oct US gets more countries to oppose UN resolution condemning its Cuba embargoAt the United Nations General Assembly on October 28, a resolution condemning the US economic embargo against Cuba passed with 130 votes in favor, 25 abstentions, and 17 countries voting against it, including the US and Israel. This marks a shift from last year’s vote of 165-7 with 12 abstentions. Notably, several Western nations like Germany and Italy abstained for the first time in years due to increased US…The Straits Times
• 28 Oct Some countries cave to Trump and sit out of UN vote over Cuba embargo for first time in 34 yearsThe United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to condemn the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba, with 130 countries in favor and 17 against, including notable abstentions from Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, and the United Arab Emirates for the first time in 34 years due to pressure from the Trump administration. The vote reflects growing tensions between Washington and Havana, as…The Independent
• 28 Oct 'This is America!' Waltz says as he and Cubans get into shouting match at UNAt the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Mike Waltz, a U.S. envoy, and Cuba's foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, engaged in a heated exchange during discussions about the U.S. embargo against Cuba. As Waltz spoke critically of the Cuban regime, Rodríguez Parrilla interrupted from the audience, leading to both sides shouting at each other while the assembly president attempted to maintain order…ABC News (US)
• 28 Oct Cuban official accused of shoving US diplomat during Mike Waltz’s shouting match at UN to be kicked out of US: ‘He’s gone’A Cuban official, identified as Richard Tur de la Concepción, is being expelled from the US after allegedly shoving a US diplomat during a heated exchange between Florida congressman Mike Waltz and Cuba’s foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla at the UN General Assembly. The incident occurred when Tur de la Concepción attempted to interfere with an American delegate filming the confrontation. Secretary of State…New York Post
• 28 Oct UN holds annual vote on condemning US embargo on Cuba as tensions spill into publicThe United Nations General Assembly is holding its annual vote on a resolution condemning the longstanding U.S. economic embargo against Cuba. Last year’s vote was 165-7, with 12 abstentions; this year's outcome remains uncertain as the Trump administration steps up efforts to garner opposition or abstentions from key countries. Tensions between the U.S. and Cuba have escalated beyond the voting process, manifesting…ABC News (US)
• 28 Oct Rubio expels Cuban diplomat from the US after fiery clash with Trump ambassador Mike Waltz at UN: 'He's gone!'US Ambassador Mike Waltz expelled Cuban diplomat Richard Tur de la Concepcion from the United States after a physical altercation at the UN. The conflict began when Waltz criticized "corrupt Cuban elites" and showed photos of Fidel Castro wearing expensive watches, prompting Rodriguez Parrilla to confront him aggressively. Later, during another incident captured on video, Tur de la Concepcion lunged at Waltz's…Daily Mail
• 28 Oct U.S., Cuba shouting match derails debate at UNOn October 27, 2026, a heated argument between U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez during a UN General Assembly debate on the U.S. embargo against Cuba led to the suspension of proceedings. The disagreement erupted as Mr. Waltz criticized the Cuban government's treatment of its citizens while delivering his speech, prompting Mr. Rodriguez to interrupt with accusations that were met…The Hindu
• 28 Oct ‘This is America’: US envoy scolds Cuban diplomat at UNUS Ambassador Mike Waltz confronted Cuban diplomats at the United Nations in New York, telling them “This is America” multiple times during a heated debate over the US trade embargo and recent fuel blockade against Cuba. The incident occurred as delegates voted on continuing the sanctions against Cuba.Al Jazeera

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