UN holds annual vote on condemning US embargo on Cuba as tensions spill into public
The vote before the world body comes as Cuba is weathering deepening financial crises while the US increases its already punishing economic campaign. The United Nations is set to vote on a resolution condemning the decades-long U.S. economic embargo on Cuba, as tensions between the two countries escalate. The resolution, which is not legally binding, has been put before the U.N. General Assembly for the past 34 years and has received overwhelming support from the 193 member states. However, it is unclear if this will result in more opposition or abstentions from key countries, including Western allies, due to the Trump administration's efforts to influence the vote. This comes as Cuba struggles with deepening financial crises and the US increases its punishing economic campaign. The tensions between Washington and Havana have also escalated into public forums at the United Nations.
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And while it is still expected to pass by a large margin this year, it is unclear if the Trump administration’s overt campaign to influence the vote will result in more opposition or abstentions from ... [3687 symbols]
