UN to debate Washington's blockade against Cuba

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HAVANA, November 10 — Washington's 30-year blockade against Cuba will be up for discussion at the UN General Assembly session on November 24.

Cuban foreign ministry official, Juana Silvera, told reporters that the US delegation is already lobbying to scratch the issue from the agenda, arguing that the blockade is a bilateral issue. However, the Cuban official stressed, the US position does not match reality since the new Torricelli Law also penalises third countries, in violation of their sovereignty and of international freedoms.

Silvera said Cuba hopes that the international protest sparked by the new law will be translated into action at the UN General Assembly floor.
[From Radio Havana/Pegasus]

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