In a heated exchange at the United Nations, U.S. and Cuban officials confronted each other over the long-standing economic embargo against Cuba. Following a fiery shouting match, a Cuban diplomat was expelled from the U.S., escalating tensions between the two nations. Despite intense lobbying from the U.S., support for a resolution condemning the embargo has dwindled to a 30-year low, with some countries siding with the U.S. after pressure from the Trump administration. The latest UN vote resulted in a condemnation of the embargo, marking the 34th consecutive year that such a resolution has passed, though with Cuba receiving the weakest backing in decades. The standoff highlights a significant shift in diplomatic dynamics as Cuba’s support at the UN continues to decline, contrasting with ongoing calls for the lifting of the embargo from other nations.