UN condemns US embargo of Cuba, but more nations sit out after Trump pressure

The UN General Assembly voted to condemn the US economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year, with 130 countries in favor and 17 against. This vote, however, showed a decrease in support from last year, with 25 countries abstaining, compared to only 12 in 2023. The drop in support is attributed to pressure from the Trump administration, which campaigned to influence the outcome. The US embargo of Cuba remains in place, affecting trade and economic relations between the two countries.

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The UN General Assembly condemned the US economic embargo of Cuba. This shows that most countries disagree with the US stance on Cuba.

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