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.

What was the primary reason for the US imposing an embargo on Cuba in the 1960s?

• Cuba's alliance with the Soviet Union

• Cuba's nationalization of US-owned property

• Cuba's involvement in the Vietnam War

• Cuba's refusal to trade with the US

Which countries voted against lifting the embargo on Cuba in the recent UN vote?

• Israel, France, and the US

• Brazil, India, and the US

• Russia, China, and the US

• Brazil, Israel, and the US

According to Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, what are some of the essential goods that Cubans struggle to access due to the embargo?

• Food and clothing

• Fuel and medical supplies

• Electronics and vehicles

• Books and educational materials

What is one of the reasons the US ambassador to the UN gives for maintaining the embargo on Cuba?

• Cuba's military activities

• Cuba's human rights record

• Cuba's environmental practices

• Cuba's economic policies

What does the outcome of the UN vote on the embargo reflect?

• The political stance of the UN

• The economic impact on the US

• The global opinion on the US embargo

• The legal binding nature of the resolution