UN General Assembly votes to end US embargo on Cuba

On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding an end to the long-standing United States economic, commercial, and financial embargo against Cuba. The motion, presented by the Cuban delegation, passed with 130 votes in favor, 17 against, and 25 abstentions.

While the resolution has been presented annually since 1992, the 2026 result represents the lowest number of votes in favor since 1995. Havana had previously accused Washington of conducting a diplomatic campaign to pressure nations into withdrawing support for the non-binding measure. This year's text specifically addressed the humanitarian and economic impact of the oil embargo imposed by the US government over the last nine months.

Historically, the resolution received near-unanimous approval, with support peaking at over 182 votes in 2004 and 2005. Despite the decline in support, the majority of the international community continues to oppose the sanctions policy that has remained largely constant for decades, with the United States and Israel consistently voting against the text.