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UN Condemns US Cuba Embargo Amid Declining Support

11/1/2025

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UN Condemns US Embargo

On October 29, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly condemned the United States embargo on Cuba for the 33rd year, with 165 votes in favor, seven against, and 12 abstentions.
Argentina, Hungary, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Ukraine, and Israel joined the United States in opposition, signaling a notable decline in Cuba’s international support.
The United States reportedly pressured several countries to alter their votes, citing alleged Cuban military involvement in Ukraine.

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Milei Backs US Embargo

Argentina voted against a United Nations resolution to end the U.S. embargo on Cuba, under President Javier Milei.
The vote marks a departure from more than three decades of support for lifting the embargo.
Argentina joins six other countries backing the embargo.
Milei's administration has abandoned its non-interventionist stance.
The change could affect Argentina’s sovereignty claims over the Malvinas Islands.

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UN Condemns US Embargo

On October 29, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly condemned the United States embargo on Cuba for the 33rd year, with 165 votes in favor, seven against, and 12 abstentions.
Argentina, Hungary, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Ukraine, and Israel joined the United States in opposition, signaling a notable decline in Cuba’s international support.
The United States reportedly pressured several countries to alter their votes, citing alleged Cuban military involvement in Ukraine.

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