In brief
The United Nations approved a resolution to end the U.S. embargo against Cuba, but the country saw a decline in supportive votes, losing 35 votes compared to 2025. Cuban officials condemned the sanction regime and criticized U.S. pressure, while U.S. officials blamed Cuba’s internal policy for the outcome. The vote marked the 34th time the UN called for lifting the embargo.
On Oct 28 the United Nations General Assembly voted to end the U.S. embargo against the Caribbean island of Cuba, but the country lost 35 votes in support compared to 2025.
The resolution passed 130–17–25.
The consequences fall on people, limit their fundamental human rights, affect third countries and turn the population's essential needs into instruments of political coercion.
‑ Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.
U.S. officials blamed Cuba’s internal policy and criticized the conduct of Cuban delegates.
Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay and other Latin American states changed their votes, increasing opposition and abstentions.
The resolution was declared a “victory” by Cuban President Miguel Diaz‑Canel, who called it a triumph for the Cuban people and against U.S. blackmail.
The outcome marks the 34th time the UN has called for an end to the embargo, after nearly 179 billion dollars in losses were recorded over the blockade’s history.
