ChinaDuring the deliberations, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Waltz claimed that the United States was not blockading Cuba and blamed Cuba's current economic difficulties on its government.
Broadcast 28 October 2026 · Event date 27 October 2026
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During the deliberations, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Waltz claimed that the United States was not blockading Cuba and blamed Cuba's current economic difficulties on its government.
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On the 27th, during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly’s consideration of the agenda item “Ending the U.S. blockade of Cuba,” U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Waltz claimed that the United States was not blockading Cuba and blamed Cuba’s current economic difficulties on the Cuban government. The Cuban delegation immediately protested by banging on desks. The two sides engaged in a sharp verbal confrontation in the chamber. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez condemned Waltz for lying and criticized his remarks as disrespectful to the UN General Assembly, its member states, and the Cuban people and government.Original Chinese quote
美国常驻联合国代表华尔兹声称美国没有封锁古巴，并将古巴当前的经济困难归咎于古巴政府。