On October 28, 2014 the UN General Assembly held an all-day American-bashing session. For the twenty-third year in a row the UN adopted a resolution submitted by Cuba entitled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba". The text was adopted by an overwhelming majority of 188 votes in favor, 2 against (Israel, United States), and 3 abstentions (Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau).
Before and after the vote the worst human rights abusers lined up to condemn the United States and congratulate Cuba on its "achievements".
Bolivia, speaking on behalf of the "Group of 77" developing countries and China (a total of 130 of the 193 UN states), complained about the 'inhumane" embargo which was "undermining public health" in Cuba. At the same time the "Group of 77" praised Cuba for "supplying medical assistance at an international level of highest quality."
Iran, speaking on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, congratulated Cuba on its "fight against Ebola."
Nicaragua accused the U.S. of the "inhumane" embargo which was "the most prolonged and ruthless exercise in contemporary times."
Syria said the "inhumane" embargo has "deepened the suffering of the Cuban people" and "the fact that Israel has voted with the United States was proof that it was voting against international law."
Russia said the embargo "has a pernicious impact on the international system."
Mexico "applauded the actions of the Cuban Government."
India said the embargo "undermines multilateralism and the credibility of the United Nations itself".
Vietnam praised Cuba for "attaining significant achievements."
Venezuela said the US "has become the most isolated country in the world."
Zambia complained about "untold suffering of the Cuban people."
Belarus said the embargo "resulted in the violation of human rights" while Zimbabwe complained about "great suffering" of the Cuban people.
Sudan accused the United States of pursuing "illegal and aggressive policies" against Cuba and "expressed total solidarity with Cuba."
In the end the Cuban Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bruno RodrÃguez Parrilla, said his country would never "give up its quest for a different international order, nor cease in its struggle for 'the equilibrium of the world'."
His words were carefully chosen. "Equality" and "equal rights" among its owns citizens is not part of this Cuban government's quest.