Record Vote at UN against Cuba Blockade

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HAVANA TIMES, Oct.29 – The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly told the United States it is wrong on its Cuba policy on Wednesday. A record 185 countries of the 192 UN member states voted to request Washington end its unilateral blockade of the Cuban economy. Only Israel and the tiny Palau supported the US position. Last year the vote was 184-4. While the vote is non-binding, a new US administration in January will have the chance to heed world opinion or maintain it’s nearly half century of hostility against neighboring Cuba.


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  1. Global Voices Online » Cuba, U.S.A.: Voting on the Embargo October 30th, 2008 11:36 am :

    [...] Havana Times seemed hopeful about the possibility that the vote could make a difference, particularly in light of the fact that a new U.S. administration will be taking over the reins of government come 2009: While the vote is non-binding, a new US administration in January will have the chance to heed world opinion or maintain its nearly half century of hostility against neighboring Cuba. [...]

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