The UN General Assembly holds its annual debate and vote on a non-binding resolution calling for an end to the decades-long US embargo on Cuba, with tensions spilling into public arguments between the two countries. After the vote, Cuba says the world rejects the blockade, while the United States denies that a blockade exists and argues that Cuba’s situation is driven by the Cuban government.
Across coverage, outlets describe an unusually low level of support for the resolution compared with previous years. Jamaica Observer reports the resolution passes with 130 votes in favour, 17 against and 25 abstentions, the weakest backing in about three decades. Several outlets also highlight a heated exchange at the UN in which Cuban and US officials clash during the debate, prompting temporary suspension of proceedings.
Reporters further link the diplomatic confrontation to Washington’s broader pressure campaign against Cuba, including measures targeting fuel and sanctions. The United States uses the debate to dispute responsibility, including claims about shipping and open ports, while Cuban officials condemn US coercion and accuse Washington of seeking to pressure countries into changing their votes.
