<p>India has joined 129 other countries in calling on the United States to lift its economic, trade and financial restrictions on Cuba. However, support for the resolution at the United Nations fell to its lowest level in three decades, as several countries that had backed it earlier chose to abstain.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The UN General Assembly passed the resolution on Wednesday with 130 votes in favour, 17 against and 25 abstentions. The US and Israel voted against it, along with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Morocco, Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The resolution has been presented almost every year since 1992. This year’s text also highlighted the impact of US restrictions on fuel supplies to Cuba, which Washington has imposed since January.</p><h3>Cuba accuses US of pressuring countries</h3><p>Cuba has accused the US of trying to persuade other countries to withdraw their support for the resolution.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The world has once again spoken out overwhelmingly against the blockade, even despite the most blatant pressure and blackmail from the US to change the course of this vote,” Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said in a post on X on Wednesday. He later accused Washington of using “gangster-like coercion”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez also criticised the US, accusing it of trying to “determine the nation's destiny” and “seize” its wealth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz rejected Cuba’s claims, saying the country’s problems were caused by its own government.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The plight of the Cuban people is exclusively the fault of this corrupt communist regime,” Waltz said.</p><p>He also denied that the US had imposed a naval blockade around Cuba, saying its ports remained open and shipments from other countries continued to arrive.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-in-talks-with-mediators-on-7-day-plan-araghchi-says-tehran-giving-diplomacy-a-chance-1793213071419"><strong>Iran in talks with mediators on 7-day plan; Araghchi says Tehran giving diplomacy a chance</strong></a></p><h3>Heated exchange between US and Cuban envoys</h3><p>The vote came a day after a heated argument between Rodriguez and Waltz at the UN General Assembly. Rodriguez approached the US ambassador and shouted, “You are a liar!” while Waltz told him to back away.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The argument disrupted the session, forcing the chair to briefly suspend proceedings and ask both delegations to return to their seats.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During his speech against the resolution, Waltz displayed pictures of Cuban leaders, including Diaz-Canel, wearing luxury watches. Members of the Cuban delegation repeatedly struck their desks in protest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Waltz also showed satellite images and described luxury homes, boats and holidays that he claimed were enjoyed by the Castro family and Cuban officials.</p>

India backed a UN resolution calling for the US to lift its restrictions on Cuba, even as support for the measure fell to its lowest level in three decades and Cuban and US officials exchanged accusations.

India has joined 129 other countries in calling on the United States to lift its economic, trade and financial restrictions on Cuba. However, support for the resolution at the United Nations fell to its lowest level in three decades, as several countries that had backed it earlier chose to abstain. The UN General Assembly passed the resolution on Wednesday with 130 votes in favour, 17 against and 25 abstentions. The US and Israel voted against it, along with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Morocco, Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates. The resolution has been presented almost every year since 1992. This year’s text also highlighted the impact of US restrictions on fuel supplies to Cuba, which Washington has imposed since January. Cuba accuses US of pressuring countries Cuba has accused the US of trying to persuade other countries to withdraw their support for the resolution. “The world has once again spoken out overwhelmingly against the blockade, even despite the most blatant pressure and blackmail from the US to change the course of this vote,” Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said in a post on X on Wednesday. He later accused Washington of using “gangster-like coercion”. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez also criticised the US, accusing it of trying to “determine the nation's destiny” and “seize” its wealth. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz rejected Cuba’s claims, saying the country’s problems were caused by its own government. “The plight of the Cuban people is exclusively the fault of this corrupt communist regime,” Waltz said. He also denied that the US had imposed a naval blockade around Cuba, saying its ports remained open and shipments from other countries continued to arrive. Also Read: Iran in talks with mediators on 7-day plan; Araghchi says Tehran giving diplomacy a chance Heated exchange between US and Cuban envoys The vote came a day after a heated argument between Rodriguez and Waltz at the UN General Assembly. Rodriguez approached the US ambassador and shouted, “You are a liar!” while Waltz told him to back away. The argument disrupted the session, forcing the chair to briefly suspend proceedings and ask both delegations to return to their seats. During his speech against the resolution, Waltz displayed pictures of Cuban leaders, including Diaz-Canel, wearing luxury watches. Members of the Cuban delegation repeatedly struck their desks in protest. Waltz also showed satellite images and described luxury homes, boats and holidays that he claimed were enjoyed by the Castro family and Cuban officials.

<p>India backed a UN resolution calling for the US to lift its restrictions on Cuba, even as support for the measure fell to its lowest level in three decades and Cuban and US officials exchanged accusations.</p>

India among 130 countries calling for end to US embargo on Cuba at UN

<p>Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has condemned the US embargo on Cuba and termed it “illegal” during a visit to the island country.</p>

<p>Lula also denounced the inclusion of Cuba in&nbsp;the list of so-called state sponsors of terrorism. Lula is on his first visit to Cuba since assuming power for the third time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Cuba has been an advocate of fairer global governance. And to this day,&nbsp;it is the victim of an illegal economic embargo," Lula said in a speech opening the G77 Summit of developing nations in the capital, Havana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Brazil is against any unilateral coercive measure. We reject Cuba's inclusion in the list of states sponsoring terrorism," he added.</p>

<p>Former US President Donald Trump had put Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Biden administration has reversed most of the sanctions put on Cuba by the Trump regime but has not removed Cuba from the notorious list.</p>

<h2><strong>International community on Cuba embargo</strong></h2>

<p>The international community has increasingly condemned USA’s sanctions on the island country; with many saying they hamper access to food, medicine and other essential items.</p>

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<p>Even the European Union, which is Cuba’s largest trading partner, doesn’t recognise USA’s embargo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Nations General Assembly every year passes a resolution calling on the US to lift its embargo but to no avail.</p>

<h2><strong>Brazil’s position on Cuba</strong></h2>

<p>Brazil has historically backed Cuba on the world stage but its stance changed under the presidency of right-wing Jair Bolsonaro, which saw Brasilia siding with the likes of the US and Israel.</p>

<p>Now, Lula has vowed to restore Brazil’s traditional policy and to vote in favour of the UNGA proposal urging to remove all sanctions from the communist-ruled country.</p>

<h2><strong>Brazil-Cuba ties</strong></h2>

<p>Brazil and Cuba have a long-standing history of cultural ties, with Brazilian soap operas and vibrant musical traditions being widely embraced in Cuba. Additionally, Lula shares a well-documented friendship with former Cuban leader Fidel Castro.</p>

<p>During Lula's presidency, which spanned from 2003 to 2016, the ties between Brazil and Cuba strengthened significantly.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, Brazil's last president, the conservative Jair Bolsonaro, took a markedly different approach during his term from 2019 to 2022, staunchly opposing the Cuban government and supporting the US embargo.</p>

<p>Lula's recent remarks condemning the embargo on Cuba did not receive a response from the US State Department.</p>

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has condemned the US embargo on Cuba and termed it “illegal” during a visit to the island country. Lula also denounced the inclusion of Cuba in the list of so-called state sponsors of terrorism.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has condemned the US embargo on Cuba and termed it “illegal” during a visit to the island country. Lula also denounced the inclusion of Cuba in the list of so-called state sponsors of terrorism. Lula is on his first visit to Cuba since assuming power for the third time. "Cuba has been an advocate of fairer global governance. And to this day, it is the victim of an illegal economic embargo," Lula said in a speech opening the G77 Summit of developing nations in the capital, Havana. "Brazil is against any unilateral coercive measure. We reject Cuba's inclusion in the list of states sponsoring terrorism," he added. Former US President Donald Trump had put Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Biden administration has reversed most of the sanctions put on Cuba by the Trump regime but has not removed Cuba from the notorious list. International community on Cuba embargo The international community has increasingly condemned USA’s sanctions on the island country; with many saying they hamper access to food, medicine and other essential items. Watch: Tropical cyclone batters & soaks southern Brazil | WION Climate Tracker × Even the European Union, which is Cuba’s largest trading partner, doesn’t recognise USA’s embargo. The United Nations General Assembly every year passes a resolution calling on the US to lift its embargo but to no avail. Brazil’s position on Cuba Brazil has historically backed Cuba on the world stage but its stance changed under the presidency of right-wing Jair Bolsonaro, which saw Brasilia siding with the likes of the US and Israel. Now, Lula has vowed to restore Brazil’s traditional policy and to vote in favour of the UNGA proposal urging to remove all sanctions from the communist-ruled country. Brazil-Cuba ties Brazil and Cuba have a long-standing history of cultural ties, with Brazilian soap operas and vibrant musical traditions being widely embraced in Cuba. Additionally, Lula shares a well-documented friendship with former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. During Lula's presidency, which spanned from 2003 to 2016, the ties between Brazil and Cuba strengthened significantly. Also read: Trial begins over January 8 riots in Brazil Supreme Court However, Brazil's last president, the conservative Jair Bolsonaro, took a markedly different approach during his term from 2019 to 2022, staunchly opposing the Cuban government and supporting the US embargo. Lula's recent remarks condemning the embargo on Cuba did not receive a response from the US State Department. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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India among 130 countries calling for end to US embargo on Cuba at UN

Brazil’s President Lula condemns US embargo on Cuba, calls it ‘illegal’