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Cuba and Venezuela Lead Approval of Resolution in Favor of Puerto Rico's Right to Self-Determination and Independence
2 updates over 2 days — last updated Jun 22, 2026
Cuba Reiterates Support for Puerto Rico's Self-Determination
via El Nuevo Día
The Cuban government confirmed that it will lead the United Nations (UN) Decolonization Committee's resolution on Monday, advocating for Puerto Rico's right to self-determination and independence. This move comes as the Donald Trump administration pressures Puerto Rico for political and…
Cuba and Venezuela Lead Approval of Resolution in Favor of Puerto Rico's Right to Self-Determination and Independence
via El Nuevo Día
The United Nations' Decolonization Committee has approved a resolution recognizing Puerto Rico's right to self-determination and independence. The resolution, presented by Cuba's ambassador to the UN, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, was approved by consensus and calls on the UN General Assembly…