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Cuban Minister Disrupts U.S. Ambassador Amid UN Embargo Debate

10/30/2025

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U.S. Ambassador Michael Waltz faced interruptions by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez during UN General Assembly speech.
Rodríguez criticized Waltz's remarks and cited a leaked Signal group chat.
Waltz defended U.S. Cuba policy and called the embargo resolution 'political theater'.
The United Nations condemned the embargo for the 33rd consecutive year with 165 countries voting in favor.
Hurricane Melissa struck Cuba, causing 30 fatalities in the Caribbean.

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U.S. Ambassador Michael Waltz faced interruptions by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez during UN General Assembly speech.
Rodríguez criticized Waltz's remarks and cited a leaked Signal group chat.
Waltz defended U.S. Cuba policy and called the embargo resolution 'political theater'.
The United Nations condemned the embargo for the 33rd consecutive year with 165 countries voting in favor.
Hurricane Melissa struck Cuba, causing 30 fatalities in the Caribbean.