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The resolution demanding an end to the American embargo on Cuba was adopted with 130 votes in favor, 17 against and 25 abstentions — the lowest support since 1995. Germany, Italy and Latvia abstained for the first time, while a number of countries voted against.
Aziz KarimovDuring the UN General Assembly debate on a resolution to end the American embargo against Cuba, Mike Waltz and Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla exchanged accusations; the session was temporarily suspended. The resolution, as before, is non-binding.
Aziz KarimovCuba will submit to the UN General Assembly its annual resolution demanding the lifting of the American embargo in place since 1962. Cuba's ambassador to the UN, Ernesto Soberon, said the US is pressuring countries ahead of the vote. Last year the resolution was supported by 165 states, but it is advisory in nature.
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