US and Cuban Officials Engage in a Shouting Match During a UN Debate over the Economic Embargo
The confrontation disrupted debate on the annual resolution as Cuba accused Washington of economic aggression and the United States pressed members to oppose the measure.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez engaged in a shouting match at the United Nations General Assembly as Waltz argued against an annual resolution condemning the U.S. embargo.
- Heightened tensions stem from President Donald Trump's 'maximum pressure policy,' which includes tariffs on oil suppliers to Havana, causing widespread power outages that disrupt essential services for the Cuban people.
- As Waltz detailed alleged corruption, Rodriguez yelled, 'You are a liar!' while walking toward the General Assembly podium, criticizing the regime's 'Rolex collection while their people sit in the dark.'
- This incident follows a similar interaction last week between Waltz and Ernesto Soberan Guzman, a Cuban diplomat, marking a series of public spats over Washington's escalating economic campaign.
- While the annual resolution has received overwhelming support for 34 years, U.S. officials are lobbying against it this week, though Argentina, Ukraine, and Hungary opposed the measure for the first time.
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A heated argument interrupted the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, where Cuba protested against the US speech.
A heated argument interrupted the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, where Cuba protested the US speech.
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