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Shouting Match Between US and Cuban Officials at UN
- US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz accused Cuba's government of enriching its leaders while its people suffered.
- Cuban officials interrupted Waltz's speech and engaged in a shouting match.
- The Cuban foreign minister approached the US ambassador's podium, prompting Waltz to tell him to 'back up'.
- Cuban delegation members slammed their table during the confrontation.
- The shouting match occurred during a UN debate over the economic embargo.
Articles (6)
The Independent·
Trump official is called a 'liar' during shouting match with Cuban officials at UN
Fox News·
Shouting match erupts at UN as Cuban foreign minister moves toward US ambassador's podium: 'Back up!'
ABC News·
US and Cuban officials engage in a shouting match during a UN debate over the economic embargo
United Press International·
U.S., Cuban diplomats clash at U.N. over embargo
New York Post·
Mike Waltz gets in shouting match with Cuban delegate at UN as American staffer assaulted
Mike Waltz gets in shouting match with Cuban delegate at UN as American diplomat assaulted