UN Calls for End to US Sanctions on Cuba Amid Economic Crisis

The UN General Assembly's resolution urges the US to lift its decades-long embargo, as Cuba faces severe economic challenges.

The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly, with 187 countries in favor, to condemn the US economic embargo on Cuba for the 32nd consecutive year.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez criticized the US sanctions, labeling them as a 'blockade' and accusing them of causing significant economic hardship and energy crises in Cuba.
US diplomat Paul Folmsbee defended the sanctions, stating they aim to promote human rights and democracy, while noting exceptions for humanitarian aid.
The vote comes just days before the US presidential election, with both major candidates showing little interest in altering the current policy.
Cuba's economic struggles are marked by infrastructure collapse, shortages of basic goods, and significant emigration, with many Cubans heading to the United States.