Cuba wins UN vote against U.S. embargo on its economy

Updated 2026-10-31 · told from many outlets at once

The United Nations General Assembly voted to condemn the U.S. economic embargo on Cuba, with 130 countries supporting and 17 opposing the resolution.

• The U.N. General Assembly voted to condemn the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba.
• The vote resulted in 130 votes for and 17 votes against.
• The US has maintained a trade embargo on Cuba for over 60 years.
• The resolution received 165 votes in favour last year.
• 17 countries voted against the resolution, including Costa Rica.
• Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez yelled at Mike Waltz during the UN session.
• The Cuban delegation interrupted the session by hitting tables during the US ambassador's speech.
• The Cuban government has insisted that the US tries to influence other countries' votes.
• Cuba has requested a non-binding vote in the UN General Assembly against the US embargo annually since 1992.
• President Donald Trump's administration increased its economic campaign against Cuba.
• The US ambassador stated that the blockade does not exist.
• The resolution requesting the lifting of the embargo was supported by 130 votes.
• The Cuban Foreign Minister proclaimed the outcome a new victory for Cuba.
• Mike Waltz announced the expulsion of the Cuban diplomat.
• Cuba reports an economic impact of $8,056 million from the embargo between March 2025 and February 2026.
• The Cuban Foreign Minister revealed threats of tariffs and visa restrictions from the United States.

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