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 "place": "Havana, Cuba",
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 "headline": "Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over US Embargo",
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  "Cuba welcomes back a diplomat expelled by the US after a heated clash at the UN, ABC News reports. The incident occurred during an intense exchange between Cuba's foreign minister and US Ambassador Michael Waltz.",
  "Costa Rica became the first nation to vote against the UN call ending the US embargo on Cuba, according to ticotimes.net. The move underscores growing international scrutiny of the long-standing trade sanctions.",
  "Havana's diplomatic relations remain strained as tensions with Washington escalate over the embargo issue and recent UN confrontations. Analysts note that such public disputes may impact future bilateral cooperation efforts.",
  "The diplomatic rift continues to influence regional dynamics, particularly as neighboring countries weigh their stance on the embargo. Havana's foreign policy is under increased international attention amid these developments."
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