SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, Mexico.- The president of Argentina Javier Milei This Wednesday he replaced the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diana Mondino, after she voted at the United Nations (UN) in favor of lifting the US embargo against Cuba.
As confirmed by the media Clarion, The presidential spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, initially communicated the decision, without providing more details, and highlighted that the new chancellor of Argentina is Gerardo Werthein.
Later, in a release transmitted in the profile of that characterize Western democracies.
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The text emphasized that that nation opposed the Cuban dictatorship and would condemn regimes that violate human rights.
“Our country is categorically opposed to the Cuban dictatorship and will remain firm in promoting a foreign policy that condemns all regimes that perpetrate the violation of human rights,” the note wrote.
The United Nations General Assembly approved this Wednesday the resolution condemning the United States embargo against the Cuban regime presented every year, since 1992, by Havana.
The resolution, which is not binding, was approved with 187 votes in favor, two against (the United States and Israel) and one abstention (Moldova).
During the session, representatives of 31 countries and international organizations expressed their rejection of the sanctions imposed by Washington. According to figures presented by Havanathe embargo has caused material damage estimated at $5,056.8 million in 2023 alone.
For its part, the US delegation reiterated its position and emphasized its support for the Cuban people in their search for freedom. “USA “He is with the Cuban people in their search for a future with respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms,” he declared. He also recognized that these rights “are constantly violated by Havana.”
The Cuban representative to the UN, Ernesto Soberón, responded by questioning the claims of the United States and the inclusion of Cuba on the list of countries that sponsor terrorism. “The United States claims to be a trading partner for Cuba, but it is not,” he asserted. “We are required to pay in cash and at the moment, we are not allowed to use the dollar in our transactions and any country or entity that wants to trade with Cuba is threatened with retaliation.”
Despite these restrictions, official data indicates that the United States was the island’s sixth most important trading partner in 2022.
