UN General Assembly votes 130‑17 to condemn US embargo on Cuba
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning the United States' economic embargo on Cuba, passing with 130 votes in favour, 17 against and 25 abstentions. The vote marks the lowest level of support for the measure since 1995, with Western nations such as Germany, Italy and Latvia abstaining for the first time in 34 years. Cuban President Miguel Diaz‑Canel and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused Washington of coercion and attempts to seize Cuba’s wealth, while U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz denied any blockade and said U.S. ports remain open.
Key facts
- The resolution is not legally binding but signals a shift in international opinion.
- The United Nations recorded a heated exchange between Cuban and US representatives on the floor.
- Support fell from over 160 votes the previous year to 130 this session.
- The US attempted to influence the vote, prompting some countries to vote against or abstain.
- The resolution references US fuel supply restrictions on Cuba imposed since January.
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Why it matters
Shows shifting global sentiment toward the long‑standing US embargo.
What changed
First published from Anadolu Agency, The Straits Times, Hindustan Times, Bangkok Post and Euronews