UN Vote On US Cuba Embargo

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1. 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.

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• 1 Nov Dwindling support: On the U.S. and the Cuban embargoThe United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on October 30 calling for an end to the U.S. embargo on Cuba, but with significantly reduced support compared to previous years. While nearly all member states typically backed the resolution in past decades, this year only 130 countries voted in favor, down from over 180 previously. The shift reflects pressure exerted by the Trump administration and…The Hindu
• 29 Oct India votes in favour of UNGA resolution calling for end to US embargo on CubaIndia voted alongside 130 other countries in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution demanding an end to the United States' economic embargo on Cuba, with 17 nations opposing and 25 abstaining. Soumya Nair from India’s Permanent Mission to the UN emphasized that international challenges should be addressed through dialogue and diplomacy as per the UN Charter, calling for early lifting of the embargo to support…The Hindu
• 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

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