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

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

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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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Which countries voted against the resolution regarding the embargo?

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What year did the US impose the embargo on Cuba?

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What are some of the consequences of the US embargo on Cuba as mentioned in the text?

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What did Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasize about the US government's role?

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How does the text describe the US's moral authority to criticize Cuba?

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