By — Bradley Klapper, Associated Press Bradley Klapper, Associated Press By — Matthew Lee, Associated Press Matthew Lee, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/official-u-s-cant-abstain-un-vote-cuba-embargo Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Official: U.S. can’t abstain from UN vote on Cuba embargo World Oct 21, 2015 3:26 PM EDT WASHINGTON — A U.S. official says the Obama administration has concluded it must oppose a U.N. resolution criticizing the U.S. economic embargo against Cuba because the draft doesn’t “fully reflect” the new spirit of engagement between the former Cold War foes. The official left open the possibility that the U.S. would change its position, in the unlikely event Cuba amends the text. Officials had been hoping for a compromise that would allow the U.S. to abstain. Such action would be unprecedented, pitting President Barack Obama’s administration with the world body against the Republican-led House and Senate, which have refused to repeal the 54-year embargo. The U.N. General Assembly vote is on Oct. 27 and Cuba will win overwhelmingly. The official wasn’t authorized to be quoted by name and demanded anonymity. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Bradley Klapper, Associated Press Bradley Klapper, Associated Press By — Matthew Lee, Associated Press Matthew Lee, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A U.S. official says the Obama administration has concluded it must oppose a U.N. resolution criticizing the U.S. economic embargo against Cuba because the draft doesn’t “fully reflect” the new spirit of engagement between the former Cold War foes. The official left open the possibility that the U.S. would change its position, in the unlikely event Cuba amends the text. Officials had been hoping for a compromise that would allow the U.S. to abstain. Such action would be unprecedented, pitting President Barack Obama’s administration with the world body against the Republican-led House and Senate, which have refused to repeal the 54-year embargo. The U.N. General Assembly vote is on Oct. 27 and Cuba will win overwhelmingly. The official wasn’t authorized to be quoted by name and demanded anonymity. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now