The podium of the highest policy-making body of the UN was once again used by Washington as a stage to divert attention from the central topic being discussed this Tuesday in the United Nations General Assembly.

The existence of the blockade is palpable and undeniable, both for those who live inside and outside Cuba. It is a known fact that affects third-party countries; hence, the U.S. has no arguments to deny it and attempts to shift the international community's focus away from that reality.

The diplomatic "tools" of the White House and its representatives have mutated. It is no longer effective, in the eyes of the world, to pressure and threaten sovereign states to alter their vote in favor of the resolution calling for an end to the blockade against the island. Now, they create scenarios that have nothing to do with the issue gathering the UNGA these days.

Faced with this erroneous discourse, the Caribbean nation's delegation requested points of order. The accusations made by Mike Waltz, Permanent Representative of the U.S. to the UN—in a space that should serve as fertile ground for peace and understanding—received Cuba's response. "The United States not only lies in a crude and arrogant manner: it violates the dignity of member states, exerts pressure, and offends the dignity of the people and Government of Cuba," stated Politburo member and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.

The U.S. ambassador dared to blame Cuban authorities for the complex situation the country is experiencing, deliberately ignoring that the blockade has persisted for over six decades and has been intensified like never before since the beginning of this year.

The oil siege, executive orders, Cuba's continued inclusion on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, and the withholding of containers with basic supplies were "forgotten" by Waltz, even though his government is responsible for each of these forms of collective punishment.

However, his remarks did not lack attacks against Cuba's international medical cooperation, which was later commended by many speakers from various nations. He also sought to cast doubt among those present in the main hall regarding the destination of humanitarian aid sent by the U.S.

Yes, such was the audacity of the ambassador representing the country that harasses those who stand in solidarity with the Cuban people. He attempted to speak of freedoms—the very same representative whom the Cuban Foreign Minister challenged to have his government allow its citizens to travel to the largest island of the Antilles.

The U.S. representative also forgot that he was on international territory when he threatened Cuba's chief diplomat by asserting, "This is America." Lies, as is well known, have short legs.

Thus, despite the slanders and the show prepared by Washington, the justice and reason supporting Cuba in defense of its sovereignty were accompanied by numerous delegations, who recognized that the blockade is the primary obstacle to the economic and social development of the Caribbean nation.