US, Cuban officials engage in shouting match during UN debate over economic embargo
Summary
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez exchanged insults during a General Assembly debate over the U.S. economic embargo on Cuba. The confrontation came as the Trump administration seeks support against an annual resolution condemning the embargo, while Cuba faces fuel shortages and power outages linked to U.S. oil tariffs and longstanding economic problems.Key Facts
- Waltz urged countries not to support the annual resolution condemning the U.S. embargo.
- Cuban delegates, including Rodríguez, shouted and struck their table while Waltz spoke.
- Rodríguez walked toward the front of the General Assembly and called Waltz a liar; Waltz told him to back up.
- Trump announced in late January that the United States would impose tariffs on countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba.
- The article says the oil tariff warning has effectively cut off fuel to Cuba, contributing to widespread power outages.
- The U.N. resolution is not legally binding but reflects international opinion.
- Last year, the resolution passed 165-7, with 12 abstentions; Argentina, Ukraine and Hungary opposed it for the first time.
- The vote on this year's resolution was scheduled for Wednesday.
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