Cuba seeks support against US blockade at UN

Cuba has condemned the US embargo as “ruthless” during a UN debate, with Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez citing an $8 billion impact from the blockade over the past year. He criticized the US for treating Cuba as a defeated adversary and highlighted the humanitarian crisis stemming from fuel shortages and lack of basic necessities. Support for Cuba at the UN remains significant but is showing signs of erosion, with key nations, including Germany and Canada, abstaining from recent votes.

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