Overview
- The UN General Assembly approved a resolution urging an end to U.S. measures on Cuba with 165 of 190 members in favor, reflecting a reduced margin after targeted U.S. diplomacy.
- U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau criticized Mexico’s support, calling references to a “blockade” a lie and describing U.S. policy as a congressionally enacted embargo.
- Landau argued the issue belongs to U.S. domestic debate and cited Mexico’s oil shipments to Cuba and the island’s trade and tourism with other countries to dispute the idea of a blockade.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico alone sets its foreign policy, defended historic solidarity with Cuba, and emphasized ongoing dialogue with Washington including prospects for additional commercial agreements.
- Mexico’s UN ambassador Héctor Vasconcelos reiterated opposition to sanctions and trade blockades, saying they harm public welfare and fail to build peace or prosperity.