U.S. Expels Cuban UN Diplomat After Heated Assembly Clash

U.S. Expels Cuban UN Diplomat After Heated Assembly Clash

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The United States expelled Cuban first secretary Richard Tur de la Concepción after a heated confrontation at the United Nations General Assembly on 27 October, Newser reported, saying the expulsion took place at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The expulsion followed a clash earlier in the session in which U. S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz told Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla to step back after the Cuban diplomat tried to interrupt his remarks, and the two exchanged accusations on the Assembly floor.

The dispute occurred as the General Assembly voted 130-17 to condemn the U. S. embargo on Cuba, Al Jazeera said.

Actors

Mike Waltz Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla J.P. Freire United Nations

Locations

United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States

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October 29, 2026
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U.S. Expels Cuban UN Diplomat After Heated Assembly Exchange
U.S. Expels Cuban UN Diplomat After Heated Assembly Exchange

Newser • 29 Oct 14:18

The United States expelled Cuban first secretary Richard Tur de la Concepción following a contentious encounter at the UN General Assembly over the U.S. embargo on Cuba.

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October 28, 2026
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UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to end U.S. embargo on Cuba
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to end U.S. embargo on Cuba

CBC • 28 Oct 22:38

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution calling for an end to the U.S. economic embargo on Cuba, with 130 nations in favor, 25 abstentions and 17 against.

Credibility 72% Manip. 58% Center
UN General Assembly again condemns U.S. embargo on Cuba amid shifting abstentions
UN General Assembly again condemns U.S. embargo on Cuba amid shifting abstentions

Al Jazeera • 28 Oct 20:24

The United Nations General Assembly voted 130-17 to condemn the United States' economic embargo on Cuba, while 25 nations abstained, reflecting a diplomatic push by Washington.

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October 27, 2026
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US and Cuban diplomats clash at UN over embargo resolution
US and Cuban diplomats clash at UN over embargo resolution

News18 • 27 Oct 23:34

A verbal confrontation between the US ambassador to the UN and Cuba's foreign minister halted a General Assembly debate on a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.

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U.S. UN Ambassador and Cuban Foreign Minister Clash During General Assembly Session
U.S. UN Ambassador and Cuban Foreign Minister Clash During General Assembly Session

New York Post • 27 Oct 19:06

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla exchanged accusations on the General Assembly floor, and a member of the Cuban delegation was seen confronting a U.S. diplomat.

Credibility 66% Manip. 48% Right
U.S. UN Ambassador Mike Waltz Tells Cuban Foreign Minister to Back Away During GA Debate
U.S. UN Ambassador Mike Waltz Tells Cuban Foreign Minister to Back Away During GA Debate

Fox News • 27 Oct 18:58

During the United Nations General Assembly debate on the U.S. embargo on Cuba, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz instructed Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla to step back after the diplomat attempted to interrupt his remarks.

Credibility 68% Manip. 55% Right

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