The United Nations General Assembly delivered a stinging rebuke to the U.S. this week, with 187 countries voting to demand an end to its 63-year economic embargo on Cuba. Only the U.S. and Israel opposed the resolution—a yearly ritual since 1992—while Moldova abstained.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla didn't hold back: \"This blockade is commercial warfare… a crime of genocide,\" he declared, calling U.S. policies under President Biden a \"massive violation of human rights.\" The resolution, though symbolic, highlights Washington's growing isolation on the issue.
Why It Matters
The embargo—which restricts everything from fuel imports to medical supplies—has cost Cuba over \$1.3 trillion since 1960, per government estimates. Recent U.S. sanctions have exacerbated power shortages and inflation, reshaping daily life on the island.
Global Backlash
Wednesday's vote underscores tensions over \"unilateral coercive measures,\" with many nations arguing the U.S. flouts international law. As one diplomat put it: \"This isn't just about Cuba—it's about sovereignty in a multipolar world.\"
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