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Mike Waltz clashes with Cuban delegation over Castro speech claims
Original: 'Back up!' Mike Waltz, Cuban delegation spar amid Castro 'regime' speech claims
US congressman Mike Waltz and the Cuban delegation became locked in a heated exchange at a UN-related setting after remarks disputing claims about a speech by Fidel Castro and whether the word 'regime' was used. The confrontation reportedly included Waltz telling the Cuban side to 'back up' as both parties disputed what had actually been said, drawing wide attention and debate over the incident.
Why now: A public, tense clash between a US lawmaker and Cuban diplomats touches on long-standing US-Cuba tensions, drawing heavy attention.
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- 'Back up!' Mike Waltz, Cuban delegation spar amid Castro 'regime' speech claims · USA TODAY · 145.9K
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