The diplomat spoke to Prensa Latina following the vote, in which 130 nations called for an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade against the island, with 17 votes against and 25 abstentions.

The outcome prompted cheers for Cuba and expressions of opposition to the blockade from the Cubans and Peruvians gathered at the Embassy.

“As expected, the overwhelming majority of the international community has voted against the blockade, the energy embargo, and the policy of strangulation directed at our people,” she said.

She emphasized that this represents a significant victory for the Cuban people and government, especially given the intense pressure exerted on third-party countries to prevent them from voting alongside Cuba.

“Undeniably, the truth of Cuba—the justice of Cuba’s position and its right to live in peace—has once again prevailed; it is a profound and resounding victory,” she declared.

She noted that the vote was preceded by intense pressure from the United States government, urging countries that had traditionally voted alongside Cuba to either absent themselves, vote against, or abstain.

When asked about the firm stance taken by Cuba’s representatives at the United Nations—led by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla—in response to provocations from U.S. representative Mike Waltz, the ambassador praised their reaction.

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