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Waltz Shouts at Cuban Delegate at UN
US Ambassador Mike Waltz confronts Cuban foreign minister over regime wealth during UN speech.
In brief
US Ambassador Mike Waltz confronts Cuban foreign minister over regime wealth during UN speech. US Ambassador Mike Waltz accused Cuban government of stealing wealth from citizens and flaunting luxury items during UN speech. Originally reported by New York Post.
Shouting Match at UN
US Ambassador Mike Waltz got into shouting match with Cuba's foreign minister on UN floor.
“back up”
Accusations of Wealth Theft
Waltz accused Havana government of profiting from forced labor and confiscated assets.
“you can come and intimidate all you want”
Cuban Foreign Minister Challenges
Cuba's foreign minister charged Waltz with lying and approached the podium.
“he doesn't like hard truths”
Castro Watch Display
Waltz showed photo of Fidel Castro wearing two Rolex watches worth $40,000.
“according to the regime's own statistics”
Current President's Luxury
Waltz displayed photos of current Cuban president with Rolex watch and luxury property.
“it didn't just start with castro”
Wealth Confiscation Details
Waltz revealed GAESA assets amassing $18 billion for regime elites.
“the billions documented in gaesa's secret financial accounts”
Blockade Claim
Waltz denied US blockade exists while Cuba claims US fuel supply to private sector.
“there is no blockade”
What it means
US Ambassador Mike Waltz accused Cuban government of stealing wealth from citizens and flaunting luxury items during UN speech.
