Fox NewsJuly 7, 2026U.S.-Cuba relations
WATCH: Mike Waltz tells Cuban delegation 'this is not Havana' during heated UN speech
Summary
According to Fox News, U.S. official Mike Waltz used a United Nations speech to sharply criticize the Cuban government, rejecting its claim that U.S. policy amounts to an "act of war." The exchange centered on Cuba’s domestic crises, including repeated blackouts and political repression, and showed how Cuban issues can become part of broader diplomatic disputes.
Why this matters
This story matters because it links Cuba’s internal problems to international diplomacy, especially how U.S. officials frame the government’s handling of electricity shortages and repression. It also reflects the long-running pattern of U.S.-Cuba conflict being debated in global forums like the UN.
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