The United Nations General Assembly delivered a stinging rebuke to U.S. policy on Thursday, voting 187-2 to demand an end to America's decades-long economic embargo on Cuba. Only the U.S. and Israel opposed the resolution, while Ukraine abstained — a global mic drop moment 🎤 that underscores growing isolation for Washington on this issue.
This marks the 31st consecutive year the UN has condemned the embargo, first imposed in 1960. The vote reflects widening frustration with what critics call a 'Cold War relic,' with even traditional U.S. allies like the EU nations supporting Cuba. 🇨🇺
💡 Why it matters: The embargo restricts trade, travel, and financial ties with Cuba, impacting everything from medical supplies to tourism. While symbolic, the UN vote amplifies calls for reform as Latin American nations rally behind Havana. But the U.S. remains defiant, calling the resolution 'biased' and defending sanctions as leverage for human rights reforms.
With global opinion leaning heavily against the embargo, the question now is whether diplomatic pressure can sway Washington — or if this annual showdown will continue for year 32. 🔄
