Top Cuban Diplomat Accuses US of Threatening Countries that Vote with Cuba at United Nations
Bruno Rodríguez says U.S. officials are pressuring countries with visa denials and sanctions as the annual embargo vote nears.
- On Wednesday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla accused the United States of threatening United Nations member states with sanctions to influence their votes on next week's resolution concerning the US embargo.
- The United States has maintained a trade embargo on Cuba for more than 60 years, though only the US Congress holds legislative authority to lift this Cold War-era policy.
- Rodriguez claimed the "US State Department is exerting unprecedented pressure" on nations, including threats to deny visas and impose economic sanctions on those supporting the resolution.
- Earlier this week, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz urged countries to vote against the measure, characterizing it as an excuse to justify oppression and the misery of the Cuban people.
- Officials expect the non-binding General Assembly vote to occur on October 27-28, while the State Department has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the Cuban allegations.
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CUBA accuses the USA of pressures and threats of sanctions against countries that support the UN resolution on the lifting of the US embargo.
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the United States of threatening countries that make up the United Nations (UN) with sanctions if they vote in favour of Havana in the resolution of the General Assembly that proposes, without binding character, the end of the American embargo on the island. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and register.
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The Cuban representative accused the U.S. of pressuring UN nations to change votes on the embargo on the island, using threats and coercion.At the UN, a resolution on the U.S. energy embargo on Cuba will be discussed, highlighting international tension and sovereign rights.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla details the intimidation messages sent by the Trump Administration against other nations so that the illegal U.S. blockade will not be condemned
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