US and Cuban Officials Clash at UN Over Forced Labor Allegations

Cuban delegates challenged US ambassador Mike Waltz after he accused Havana's government of profiting from citizens' forced labor.

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US and Cuban Officials Clash at UN Over Forced Labor Allegations

US and Cuban officials exchanged shouts at the United Nations over allegations concerning the Cuban government's treatment of its citizens, BBC News reported.

The confrontation followed claims by US ambassador Mike Waltz that the government in Havana had benefited financially from forced labor by Cuban citizens. Cuban delegates challenged his assertions.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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