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UN votes to condemn US embargo of Cuba as abstentions rise
The General Assembly's resolution is not legally binding, so US travel and trade rules stay unchanged; both sides are claiming the numbers as a win.
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At a glance
- First reported by Al Jazeera: “UN votes to condemn embargo of Cuba despite US lobbying push”, with reporting from UN News and Rio Times.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8:43 PM ET on BBN Game Night, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Cuba, UN, US.
- BBN covered this story before: Cuban official to be expelled after UN shoving claim (October 28).
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- Al JazeeraUN votes to condemn embargo of Cuba despite US lobbying push
- UN NewsBacking for UN call to end Cuba embargo falls to 20-year low October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
- Rio TimesCuba Embargo Vote Hits 1995 Low October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe UN General Assembly voted one hundred thirty to seventeen to condemn the American embargo of Cuba, with twenty-five abstentions, and Washington says the growing number of abstentions shows its push is working.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorGermany and Italy were among those who switched to abstaining, and last year the resolution drew one hundred sixty-five votes in favour.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo it lost thirty-five votes and America calls that a win?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe resolution is not binding, so the embargo stays exactly where it is, and everyone gets to claim victory.
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- US and Cuban officials clash at the UN · BBC
- US envoy and Cuba's foreign minister clash at the UN · Al Jazeera
- Cuban official to be expelled after UN shoving claim · New York Post
- UN votes to condemn US embargo of Cuba as abstentions rise (this story)
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