A heated clash between U.S. envoy Mike Waltz and Cuba’s UN team disrupted debate at UN headquarters on a non-binding resolution calling for an end to the U.S. embargo on Cuba. Waltz repeatedly told the Cuban team, “This is America.” Cuba has put forward the measure annually since 1992.
WHO:U.S. envoy Mike Waltz and Cuba’s UN team
WHAT:Waltz repeatedly told Cuba’s UN team, “This is America,” during a heated clash that disrupted debate at the UN.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 10:23 PM ET
WHERE:United Nations headquarters
WHY:The clash broke out during debate on a resolution calling for an end to the U.S. embargo on Cuba.
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