Politics · New York, United States · United States of America · October 28, 2026

UN assembly again backs end to US embargo of Cuba

Reported by 9 outlets · first reported Oct 28, 11:35 AM ET

The General Assembly voted 130 in favor for the 34th time. Support was the weakest in about 30 years after US lobbying.

Why it matters

The shrinking majority suggests US pressure is working on some countries.

Background

The vote is non-binding.

The story so far

1. Oct 25Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN secretary-general
2. Oct 27US and Cuban envoys clash at UN over embargo
3. Oct 28UN assembly again backs end to US embargo of Cuba
4. Oct 29UN vote against Cuba embargo falls to lowest since 1995
5. Oct 31UN secretary-general race: Turkey nominates Sinirlioglu; straw poll continues
6. Nov 5Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor race

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Sources

• PBS NewsHour ↗Oct 28, 6:50 PM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 28, 4:22 PM ET
• Folha de S.Paulo ↗Oct 28, 11:35 AM ET

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