古巴外长谴责美向多国施压阻挠终止对古封锁决议

Core Points - The Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez condemned the U.S. government's pressure on multiple countries to change their voting stance on a UN resolution calling for the end of the U.S. economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba [1] - The UN General Assembly is set to review the resolution from October 28 to 29, with Rodriguez stating that the U.S. is attempting to undermine long-standing support for Cuba from several Latin American and European nations [1] - The U.S. has sent documents to various countries claiming that Cuba's economic issues are not due to the blockade and has threatened to link voting positions to economic, diplomatic, security, trade, and visa relations with the U.S. [1] - Rodriguez emphasized that the blockade is the main cause of Cuba's economic difficulties and a significant obstacle to national development, and he believes that most countries will support the resolution to end the blockade [1] Historical Context - Since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, the U.S. has maintained an adversarial policy towards Cuba, implementing an economic, financial blockade, and trade embargo in 1962 [2] - As of September 2021, the U.S. classified Cuba as a "state sponsor of terrorism," and the blockade has resulted in cumulative losses exceeding $170.6 billion for Cuba over the past 60 years [2] - The UN General Assembly has voted annually on resolutions requesting the U.S. to lift the blockade, with overwhelming international support for these resolutions [2]