The phrase—displayed like a human billboard—was spelled out by members of the group, who wore white T-shirts, each bearing a single letter on the front.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to support Cuba, a nation that for over three decades has come to the UN to denounce this policy of collective punishment—a policy that has intensified since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025.

During the session on October 27, statements were delivered by the Non-Aligned Movement, the Group of 77 plus China, the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter, and the African Group, among others.

More than twenty countries denounced the impact of the blockade on the Cuban population and expressed their support for the resolution presented by the island nation.

A discordant note was struck by the United States representative, Mike Waltz, but Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodruguez Parrilla stepped forward to confront him.

Rodriguez Parrilla interrupted Waltz’s speech, calling for order in response to remarks riddled with slanders, distortions, and lies.

“You are lying,” declared the head of Cuban diplomacy, as he—followed by other members of the Cuban delegation—approached the podium where Waltz was standing.

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