Readers’ reactions

Jamaica abstains from UN vote condemning US embargo against Cuba

I kinda agree cah, if they lift it now, what was the last year of suffering for? They need a resolution that frees them from the current regime. - @HoneyTk

If anyone here is surprised about this, or somehow thinks it would have been different if the other party was in power, a nuh Jamaica you live. - @tazrboss

This is expected. Jamaica first. Why would we vote knowing it might affect us economically? We have our own people to feed than to worry about another country. - @neils_dj

Why the UN don’t just lift the embargo and done? - @LeroyClarke16

Very predictable. - @chr1srfl

Wah purpose we really serve? - @notyour_saviour

Expected but a new low. - @Fubu_Don

Well done, Jamaica! The world is opening its eyes. As a Cuban, can’t be more glad. - @its_may_m

We ago get leff pon we own one day, watch. - @ms_tru_queen

Man dem! The next time you ask why the government isn’t making a stand for what is right, just know we’re the ones who’ll be forced to fight for our country if Jamaica gets caught up in an international conflict, not these politicians! Be careful what you wish for. - @mrfrass

I cannot stand us right now on the international arena. - @duttybookman

Not shocked or surprised, but utterly disappointed! - @sensi_midya

Geopolitics is a place we tread very carefully. The environment is too unstable. - @matthewgphall

If you stand for nothing, you will fall for everything. - @narcisseous

They say “Silence means consent.” But there are exceptions to every rule. - Cilette Morris

When your hand in lion mouth you tek time draw it out, I have no problem with Jamaica staying clear of this, it’s not that we’re against Cuba. - Courtney Cj Mcduffus

So we sitting on the fence. - Eli Goodall

Countries don’t have friends. Countries have interest. Government has to do what is best for JAMAICA ‘S interest. - Dorlan H. Francis

Haiti abstained? I’m shocked. - Lincoln Claims

Readers’ reactions sourced from The Gleaner’s X, Instagram and Facebook pages. Compiled by Khanique McDaniel.