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Cuban delegation walks out during Trump’s UN speech after ‘failed state’ remark

Cuban delegates left the UN General Assembly chamber during the US president’s speech. Donald Trump called Cuba a “failed state” and said the country “will fall”; the US embargo has lasted more than 60 years.

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Cuban delegates left the chamber during US President Donald Trump’s speech to the UN General Assembly.

Trump described Cuba as a “failed state” and said the country “will fall.” The source does not specify how many delegates walked out or whether they later returned.

US trade embargo remains in place

The United States has maintained a trade embargo against Cuba for more than 60 years. The Trump administration has increased pressure on the communist-controlled island nation.

What we know

  • Cuban delegates left the chamber during Donald Trump’s UN speech.
  • Trump called Cuba a “failed state” and said it “will fall.”
  • The US trade embargo on Cuba has lasted more than 60 years.
  • The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on Cuba.

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