Fidel Castro's 1960 speech at the United Nations Assembly was an address in which he denounced imperialism and colonialism, and called for a new world order based on peace, justice, and equality. He also criticized the United States for its interventionist policies in Latin America, and its support for the apartheid regime in South Africa. It helped to solidify his position as a leader of the non-aligned movement and to raise Cuba's profile on the world stage, and amidst growing tensions between Cuba and the United States.