In a press conference on October 22, 2025, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, addressed the international community regarding the upcoming United Nations General Assembly sessions on October 28 and 29. The sessions will focus on a resolution titled ‘Necessity of ending the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.’ Rodríguez Parrilla emphasized that this resolution represents a nearly unanimous global call to end the U.S. blockade, which has been overwhelmingly rejected by the UN for decades. He accused the U.S. government of intensifying economic aggression against Cuba and employing coercive tactics to pressure other nations into altering their traditional support for the resolution. Rodríguez Parrilla presented evidence of what he described as a ‘mendacious and slanderous’ misinformation campaign by the U.S. State Department, aimed at distorting Cuba’s image and intimidating member states. He highlighted a leaked State Department document that included threats and misinformation, such as claims that Cuba is a ‘threat to international peace and security.’ Rodríguez Parrilla refuted these allegations, asserting that the blockade is the primary cause of Cuba’s economic challenges and a violation of international law. He expressed confidence that the international community would once again vote overwhelmingly in favor of ending the blockade, calling it a victory for justice and humanity.