US and Cuba Shouting Match at UN

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1. 27 Oct

   U.S. and Cuban officials have engaged in a stunning shouting match on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly

   5 outlets · ABC News
2. 28 Oct

   UNITED NATIONS, Oct 28 - The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly urged an end to the decades-long US economic embargo on Cuba on Wednesday, but a US lobbying push led several countries to oppose the resolution or abstain for the first time in years.

   6 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 14 articles

• 28 Oct Support for UN vote to end US embargo on Cuba falls to 30-year lowThe UN General Assembly voted on a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba, which passed but saw its lowest level of support in over 30 years, with only 130 countries voting in favor compared to more than 160 last year. The resolution garnered significant opposition this time around, with several countries such as Colombia and Costa Rica voting against it for the first time, while others like Germany…Euronews
• 28 Oct Most nations at UN vote to condemn U.S. embargo on CubaAt the United Nations General Assembly, most nations voted to condemn the U.S. embargo on Cuba, with 130 countries supporting the resolution, 25 abstaining, and 17 opposing it. This marks a shift from last year's more lopsided vote of 165-7 in favor with 12 abstentions. Notably, several Western nations like Germany and Italy abstained for the first time in years. The U.S. envoy to the UN accused a Cuban diplomat of…CBC
• 28 Oct UN votes to condemn embargo of Cuba despite US lobbying pushThe United Nations General Assembly voted to condemn the U.S.’s economic embargo on Cuba with 130 countries in favor, 17 opposed (including the U.S. and Israel), and 25 abstentions. The resolution’s passage comes despite efforts by U.S. officials to reduce support for it. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez criticized the U.S., asserting that its actions are isolating it internationally.Al Jazeera
• 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

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