The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on 28 October 2026 calling for the end of the United States embargo against Cuba. Member states concluded the balloting process with 130 votes in favor of the measure. Records from the session indicate that 17 nations voted against the resolution, while 25 members chose to abstain. This vote marks the latest international diplomatic action regarding the long-standing trade restrictions imposed by the United States on the Caribbean nation. The outcome reflects the current tally of global support and opposition concerning the policy.
Comparison With Previous Year
Voting patterns concerning the United Nations resolution changed between 2025 and 2026. During the 2025 session, the measure received 165 votes in favor of ending the United States embargo against Cuba. Records from that year show that 7 nations voted against the resolution, while 12 members chose to abstain. The 2026 results show a decrease in support, with 130 votes in favor recorded on 28 October 2026. Opposition increased to 17 nations, and the number of abstentions rose to 25. These figures track the shift in member state participation regarding the trade restrictions imposed by the United States. The data indicates a notable difference in the alignment of international positions on the policy over the twelve-month period.
Shifting Patterns Among Arab Nations
Morocco changed its position on the United Nations resolution regarding the United States embargo against Cuba between 2025 and 2026. Records show the nation moved from an abstention in 2025 to voting against the measure on 28 October 2026.
The United Arab Emirates also altered its voting record during the same period. After voting in favor of the resolution in 2025, the United Arab Emirates cast a vote against the measure in the 2026 session.
Bahrain and Qatar similarly adjusted their participation in the vote. Both nations voted in favor of the resolution during the 2025 session, but records indicate that Bahrain and Qatar chose to abstain from the vote on 28 October 2026. These shifts represent the changing alignment of these specific member states regarding the trade restrictions imposed by the United States.
Consistent Support and Absenteeism
Jordan and Somalia participated in the 2025 United Nations vote regarding the United States embargo against Cuba, but both nations did not participate in the 2026 vote held on 28 October 2026. Their absence from the 2026 session reflects a change in the voting roster compared to the previous year.
Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Libya, Mauritania, and Tunisia maintained their support for the resolution during the 2026 proceedings. These nine nations voted in favor of the measure, continuing their alignment from the 2025 session. The consistent backing from these specific member states serves as a counterpoint to the broader shifts in voting patterns observed among other regional participants. While some nations opted to alter their positions or abstain from the ballot entirely, this group remained committed to the call for ending the trade restrictions imposed by the United States.
