Another victory for Cuba at the United Nations for the elimination of the unjust blockade
The resolution "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba" was supported by 165 countries; 7 voted against and 12 abstained.
A total of 165 countries rejected the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States government on Cuba this Wednesday, while seven voted against and 12 nations abstained during the second day of the United Nations General Assembly.
On this occasion, several countries that have historically supported Cuba's claim voted against or abstained:
Against:
Argentina
Hungary
Israel
North Macedonia
Paraguay
Ukraine
United States
Abstentions:
Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
Ecuador
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Morocco
Poland
Moldova
Romania
At the beginning of his remarks, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla expressed solidarity with the people of Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic for the loss of life caused by Hurricane Melissa.