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Cuba-US diplomatic tensions at UN General Assembly

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Diplomatic tensions involving Cuba and the United States intensified during the 81st UN General Assembly. Following remarks by Donald Trump, who described Cuba as an ‘absolutely failed state’ and predicted the communist government ‘will fall,’ the Cuban delegation walked out of the assembly hall in protest. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez rejected the comments as ‘lies and slanders,’ while President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the U.S. of conducting a ‘genocidal economic war’ through energy blockades. In response, Díaz-Canel characterized Trump’s remarks as ‘arrogant, prepotent and interventionist,’ asserting that Cuba is prepared to defend its independence. Domestically, the President launched a new radio program, ‘Criterio Compartido,’ to discuss economic and social transformations, though some citizens expressed skepticism regarding its effectiveness. Cuba has sought to strengthen strategic ties with allies during the summit. Foreign Minister Rodríguez met with Russian Foreign Minister Serguéi Lavrov, who expressed support for ending the U.S. blockade and removing Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Additionally, Cuba and China marked 66 years of diplomatic relations, emphasizing cooperation in biotechnology and energy. At the assembly, Rodríguez also criticized the international economic order, describing the U.S. blockade as a ‘criminal energy siege.’ Supporting this stance, Venezuela’s Vice Minister for Multilateral Affairs, Joaquín Pérez Ayestarán, urged the international community to reject the politization of human rights. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintained that the Cuban Revolution has failed and requires political and economic change. Following these exchanges, Cuban officials have dismissed claims of diplomatic progress. While acknowledging ‘some episodes of diplomatic conversations,’ Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío stated there are ‘no advancements’ in current dialogues. Foreign Minister Rodríguez further asserted that the U.S.

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