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US and Cuba Shouting Match at UN

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The UN General Assembly condemned the US economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year on Wednesday, even as Washington’s campaign to influence the outcome led to a number of countries voting against the resolution or sitting out the decision for the first time.

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The results showed 130 nations in favor of the resolution, 25 abstaining and 17 countries, including the US and Israel, voting against.

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 28 Octwording from The Straits Times

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

5 of 11 outletsfirst reported 27 Octwording from ABC News

While such resolutions are not legally binding, they do reflect world opinion.

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 27 Octwording from CBC

The Caribbean country — already facing the dire impact of longtime economic and financial troubles — is now being pushed to a breaking point after Trump, a Republican, announced in late January that he would impose tariffs on any country that sells or provides oil to Cuba.

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 27 Octwording from ABC News

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ABC News (US)28 Oct

At 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…

'This is America!' Waltz says as he and Cubans get into shouting match at UN →3 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
CBC28 Oct

At 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…

Most nations at UN vote to condemn U.S. embargo on Cuba →2 articles from CBC on this story
Al Jazeera28 Oct

The 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.

UN votes to condemn embargo of Cuba despite US lobbying push →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
The Straits Times29 Oct

On October 28, the UN General Assembly voted to continue calling for an end to the US embargo against Cuba, with 130 countries in favor, 17 against, and 25 abstentions. This marks the lowest level of support since 1995. The vote comes amid increased pressure from Washington on Havana, including an oil blockade and sanctions. Both Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the US…

Cuba wins UN vote against US embargo with weakest backing in 30 years →2 articles from The Straits Times on this story
The Hindu28 Oct

On 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…

U.S., Cuba shouting match derails debate at UN →
Daily Mail28 Oct

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…

Rubio expels Cuban diplomat from the US after fiery clash with Trump ambassador Mike Waltz at UN: 'He's gone!' →
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New York Post28 Oct

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…

Cuban official accused of shoving US diplomat during Mike Waltz’s shouting match at UN to be kicked out of US: ‘He’s gone’ →
The Independent28 Oct

The 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…

Some countries cave to Trump and sit out of UN vote over Cuba embargo for first time in 34 years →
Toronto Star28 Oct

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.

Canada continues to oppose American embargo on Cuba at UN →
Euronews28 Oct

The 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…

Support for UN vote to end US embargo on Cuba falls to 30-year low →
South China Morning Post29 Oct

The UN General Assembly voted to condemn the US economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th consecutive year on Wednesday. The resolution passed with 130 votes in favor, 17 against, and 25 abstentions, showing a decrease in support compared to last year where over 160 countries supported it and only 12 abstained. Notably, several Western nations such as Germany, Italy, and Latvia did not vote this year for the first time…

UN condemns US embargo of Cuba, but more nations sit out after Trump pressure →

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Germany, Italy and Latvia were among Western countries that abstained for the first time in 34 years.

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How it changed

Expected · 28 OctThe UN will vote on a resolution condemning the economic embargo on the Caribbean island Wednesday in what has become a yearly tradition for the past 34 years.
What happened · 28 OctThe General Assembly has voted to condemn the embargo annually for more than three decades.
  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.

    7 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 16 articles

  • 29 Oct Cuba wins UN vote against US embargo with weakest backing in 30 yearsOn October 28, the UN General Assembly voted to continue calling for an end to the US embargo against Cuba, with 130 countries in favor, 17 against, and 25 abstentions. This marks the lowest level of support since 1995. The vote comes amid increased pressure from Washington on Havana, including an oil blockade and sanctions. Both Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the US…The Straits Times
  • 29 Oct UN condemns US embargo of Cuba, but more nations sit out after Trump pressureThe UN General Assembly voted to condemn the US economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th consecutive year on Wednesday. The resolution passed with 130 votes in favor, 17 against, and 25 abstentions, showing a decrease in support compared to last year where over 160 countries supported it and only 12 abstained. Notably, several Western nations such as Germany, Italy, and Latvia did not vote this year for the first time…South China Morning Post
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 27 Oct US, Cuban officials engage in shouting match during UN debate over economic embargoUS and Cuban officials had a heated confrontation at the UN General Assembly over the US economic embargo on Cuba. During the debate, US Ambassador Mike Waltz accused the socialist government of corruption while Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez interrupted to call Waltz a liar. The incident reflects growing tensions as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on Cuba's political system through sanctions…ABC News (US)
  • 27 Oct U.S. and Cuban officials get into shouting match on floor of United NationsU.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla engaged in a heated verbal exchange during a United Nations General Assembly session on Tuesday. The dispute erupted when Waltz spoke against an annual resolution condemning the U.S. embargo on Cuba, leading to Rodríguez calling Waltz a liar. This incident reflects growing tensions between the two countries due to President Trump's…CBC

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