UN General Assembly urges end to Cuba embargo in 130-17 vote
The UN again called for an end to the U.S. embargo on Cuba, though the non-binding vote drew less support than last year.
By James Whitfield Updated 13 hours ago
Thursday, October 29th, 2026
The UN again called for an end to the U.S. embargo on Cuba, though the non-binding vote drew less support than last year.
By James Whitfield Updated 13 hours ago
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