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US and Cuban officials clash at UN over forced labor claim
US and Cuban officials exchanged shouts at the UN following an allegation by US ambassador Mike Waltz that the Havana government profited from its citizens’ forced labor. Cuban delegates reacted to the claim, and the confrontation included an accusation of lying.
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What to know
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US ambassador Mike Waltz accused the Havana government of benefiting from its citizens’ forced labor.
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Cuban delegates responded to the claim as US and Cuban officials exchanged shouts at the UN.
Why it matters
The exchange reflects disagreement between US and Cuban officials at the UN over the forced labor allegation.
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