Argentina voted against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning the US embargo on Cuba, reaffirming its alignment with the Trump administration.
At the United Nations General Assembly, Argentina voted against the resolution on Cuba, because there is no freedom without democracy, nor economic development without respect for private property and individual rights.
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Argentina and Brazil are frustrating progress at COP17 by pushing back against taking on board guidance from two landmark scientific assessments.
There is a clear alliance of Russia, Saudi, Argentina and, to some extent, Brazil all working together to try to water down IPBES reports, not welcome them, or use them as bargaining chips in other negotiation items.
During COP17, negotiators from France and another developed nation accused Saudi Arabia, Russia, Argentina, and Brazil of forming an alliance to weaken the role of IPBES science reports.
We regret the increasing instances in which scientific evidence and its uptake has been challenged or constrained by politics; our delegations fully respect every state's right to safeguard national interest but science is not negotiable.
The COP17 UN biodiversity summit in Yerevan, Armenia, concluded early Saturday, October 31, 2026, after approving two major texts in overtime.
The COP17 summit decided that Ecuador would host the next biodiversity talks in 2028 after defeating rival candidate Panama in a secret vote.
The COP17 outcome represents a positive outcome and, though there are weaknesses, particularly on harmful subsidies, it does represent a step forward.
Even though the agreed decision text expresses it in weak terms, COP17 saw important political momentum to address harmful financial incentives, including subsidies.
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