US Gains Ground in UN Vote as More Nations Oppose Cuba Embargo Resolution
The UN General Assembly voted to condemn the US embargo on Cuba, but a strategic lobbying effort by Washington successfully increased opposition to the motion.
POLICY WIRE — United Nations, New York — The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on Wednesday calling for the termination of the long-standing American economic embargo against Cuba. This marks the 34th consecutive year the international body has issued such a condemnation.
Despite the resolution’s passage, the United States successfully executed a lobbying campaign that resulted in a record number of nations either voting against the measure or abstaining from the process entirely. The final tally for the vote was 130 in favor and 17 against, with 25 countries choosing to abstain.
These figures represent a notable shift from the previous year, when the resolution saw 165 votes in favor, 7 against, and 12 abstentions. While the UN vote holds significant political weight on the global stage, the authority to formally lift the Cold War-era sanctions remains exclusively with the United States Congress.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
