Shouting match between US and Cuban envoys erupts at UN embargo debate

US and Cuban officials reportedly yelled at each other during a UN debate on the Cuba embargo, with the Cuban foreign minister reported moving toward the US ambassador's podium. One outlet describes an American diplomat as assaulted, a claim not confirmed by the other items.

Timeline

1. 27 Oct, 19:22 UTCThe National reports envoys' shouting match
2. 27 Oct, 19:50 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 27 Oct, 19:50 UTCFox News covers 'Back up!' podium moment

Top sources

• mike waltzGoogle Trends
• US and Cuban envoys in shouting match during UN embargo debateThe National
• US, Cuba shouting match derails debate at UNFree Malaysia Today
• Mike Walz and Cuban Foreign Minister Yell at Each Other at U.N.The New Republic
• Mike Waltz gets in shouting match with Cuban delegate at UN as American diplomat assaultedNew York Post