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Response by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, during the debate under Item 38, “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”

Thank you, Mr. President.

Truth be told this morning, the United States team deserved a red card.

I would like to contribute to Permanent Representative Waltz's photo slide show with this one showing a blackout in Havana due to the United States' energy blockade, or with this one of a Cuban family where the child has just arrived home from school, still in his uniform, but suffering from the darkness.

This photo is dramatic, Mr. President. It shows an operating room being illuminated by a cell phone flashlight. This is due to the United States' energy blockade.

Statement by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the United Nations General Assembly

“Debate: Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America agaisnt Cuba”

Mr. President;

Excellencies, Permanent Representatives;

Distinguished delegates;

The government of the United States is carrying out against Cuba a multi-dimensional, non-conventional warfare that has already lasted for almost seven decades now and has become ever crueler and more ruthless during the last seven months.

Cuban ambassador to Seychelles held a working meeting with Managing Director of “Today in Seychelles”

Victoria, Seychelles, 2 June 2026:  Cuban ambassador to Seychelles, Iraida Guerrero, held a working meeting with Veronica Maria, Managing Director of “Today in Seychelles” newspaper.

During the meeting, The Cuban ambassador provided an update on the current situation in Cuba amid the current context of extreme pressure from the U.S. government and reiterated that "Cuba Is Not a Threat to the United States".

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