Shouting Match Between US And Cuba At UN

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 27 Oct

   As Waltz was delivering a speech ridiculing the communist Cuban regime, the Cuban delegation began interrupting Waltz by shouting, banging on their table, and requesting a point of order from the official in charge of the meeting.

   3 outlets · Washington Examiner
2. 28 Oct

   US Ambassador Mike Waltz Waltz revealed on Tuesday that a Cuban diplomat accused of assaulting an American diplomat is being expelled from the US

   3 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 11 articles

• 1 Nov Mike Waltz reveals Cuban diplomat shoved US staffer, slapped phone away in explosive UN clashU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz described an altercation during a UN General Assembly speech where a Cuban diplomat shoved his staff member and slapped a phone out of their hand before being expelled from the U.S. The incident occurred when Waltz accused Cuba's government of enriching its leaders while neglecting its citizens, leading to a confrontation with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez…Fox News
• 30 Oct Cuba welcomes home diplomat expelled from US after unusual altercation at the UNCuba has returned home its diplomat, Richard Tur de la Concepción, who was expelled by the United States following an altercation at the UN earlier this week. The incident involved Tur attempting to seize a phone from a U.S. diplomat during a heated exchange. Upon his return, Tur was met with Foreign Ministry officials and welcomed back in Havana’s airport on Friday.Toronto Star
• 29 Oct Watch: Mike Waltz gets into shouting match with Cuban delegation on U.N. floorTrump and Obama traded verbal barbs at separate campaign rallies.CBS News
• 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 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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