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.\" 🌐⚖️
