The United Nations General Assembly voted on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, to open an urgent debate on the long-running Cuba embargo 2026. Member states approved the session by 136 votes in favor, nine against, and 30 abstentions. The move marks the first time Cuba has used this extraordinary mechanism, separate from its usual annual vote each October. The vote does not end or ease the US embargo on Cuba effects, but it forced Washington and Havana into a heated exchange before the world body. Background The dispute over the US…
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