UN General Assembly votes to condemn U.S. embargo on Cuba

Source Summary

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to urge an end to the decades-long U.S. economic embargo on Cuba on Wednesday. A U.S. lobbying effort led several countries to oppose the resolution or abstain, marking the first time in years that opposition or abstentions occurred on this vote.

Why it matters

The vote reflects a shift in U.S. diplomatic positioning on Cuba, as increased American opposition to the resolution marks a departure from previous years' voting patterns at the UN.