[Cuba accuses the United States of putting pressure on other countries in an attempt to influence the vote of the United Nations General Assembly on Cuba-related resolutions] On October 22, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez held a press conference in Havana, accusing the U.S. government of putting pressure on other countries in an attempt to influence the vote of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly resolution on the Cuba blockade. Rodriguez said that the U.S. State Department has forced other countries to change their stance on supporting Cuba by threatening to impose special tariffs, refusing to issue visas to officials and their families of relevant countries, and imposing sanctions. He said that U.S. Secretary of State Rubio personally exerted pressure in many cases. Rodriguez also held up relevant documents at the scene, saying they could prove the pressure imposed by the United States. Rodriguez also criticized the United States for continuing to tighten its energy blockade against Cuba. (CCTV News)