Tensions rose at the United Nations General Assembly as members of the Cuban delegation walked out of the assembly hall while U.S. President Donald Trump delivered his address.
The departure took place as Trump’s speech was getting underway, highlighting the longstanding diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana.
The walkout added to the charged atmosphere at the high-level gathering, where disagreements over U.S. foreign policy and international relations have featured prominently.
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As the event was still ongoing, UN officials had yet to issue a formal statement on the incident.
