U.N. Votes To Condemn U.S. Embargo On Cuba

The video discusses the US embargo on Cuba, which has been in place for 28 years. It covers the historical context of the embargo, including Cuba's nationalization of US-owned property in 1960 and the subsequent US response. The video also details a recent UN vote where most countries opposed the embargo, highlighting the isolation it has caused for the US. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez criticized the embargo for harming Cuba's economy and citizens, while US Ambassador Kelly Craft defended it by citing Cuba's human rights record. The video concludes with a discussion on the embargo's impact on Cuba's access to resources and the global opinion on the blockade.

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