Cuban officials, in turn, accused the U.S. of trying to terrorize other countries, with Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parilla saying that U.S. officials threatened quotas, visa denials to foreign officials and their families, and suspension of U.S. aid to countries that did not vote with the U.S. on Wednesday, October 28. The vote came amid a US sanctions campaign that includes tariffs on countries that supply fuel to Cuba, restrictions against foreign businesses and new sanctions against Cuban officials and companies. While the non-binding result showed greater support for the US position than in previous years, the overwhelming backing of the resolution highlights the limits of its diplomatic pressure.

Cuban officials, in turn, accused the U.S. of trying to terrorize other countries, with Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parilla saying that U.S. officials threatened quotas, visa denials to foreign officials and their families, and suspension of U.S. aid to countries that did not vote with the U.S. on Wednesday, October 28. The vote came amid a US sanctions campaign that includes tariffs on countries that supply fuel to Cuba, restrictions against foreign businesses and new sanctions against Cuban officials and companies. While the non-binding result showed greater support for the US position than in previous years, the overwhelming backing of the resolution highlights the limits of its diplomatic pressure.