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Biden Administration will remove Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism

2025-01-16T12:43:22+00:00
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The administration of Joe Biden plans to remove Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism, according to sources close to the matter speaking on the condition of anonymity.

This action, scheduled to be formalized on Tuesday, comes in the final days of the Democratic administration.

It occurs just before Donald Trump assumes the presidency of the United States once again.

Officials explained that the decision seeks to reverse an action taken in January 2021.

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At that time, the White House re-added Cuba to the list, citing its support for Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

This was related to the refusal to extradite Colombian rebels and its sheltering of Americans wanted by justice.

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Since taking office in 2021, Biden faced pressure from activists and human rights groups to reverse this designation.

Organizations such as the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops argued that keeping Cuba on the list does not contribute to stability in the region and perpetuates unnecessary tensions.

Although the decision represents a diplomatic shift, its impact could be ephemeral.

With Trump’s imminent inauguration, it is expected that this measure will be quickly overturned, given his administration’s history regarding Cuba.

Furthermore, Marco Rubio, designated as the next Secretary of State, has been a fervent critic of the Cuban regime.

Rubio, of Cuban origin, comes from a family that emigrated to the United States in the 1950s, before the revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power.

For years, the politician has advocated strict sanctions against the island, arguing they are necessary to pressure the communist regime and support human rights.

Rubio is expected to participate in the confirmation hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday.

Where, according to ‘The Associated Press’, he will likely address issues related to Cuba.

His firm stance against the regime and his support for policies like the sponsorship of terrorism designation foretell a tougher foreign policy towards the island.

The inclusion of Cuba on the list of countries sponsoring terrorism had significant implications for its economy, limiting its international financial relations.

The reinstatement of this designation in 2021 was also seen as a blow to the advances made during the administration of Barack Obama.

Which sought a historic rapprochement between both nations.

In that context, the last days of the Trump administration were characterized by foreign policy decisions that reinforced a hard line towards governments considered adversaries.

Among these, actions against Venezuela, Iran, and China stood out, in addition to the return of Cuba to the blacklist.

With Cuba’s removal from this list, the Biden administration seeks to close its term with a gesture towards the normalization of bilateral relations.

However, analysts warn that political volatility in the United States could make it difficult to consolidate this change.

Internationally, the measure could be seen as an attempt to reinforce dialogue with Latin America.

A region where U.S. policies have generated tensions in recent years.

Nonetheless, the Cuban exile community, especially in Florida, has expressed its dissatisfaction with any action that involves softening sanctions against the Havana regime.

While Biden seeks to close a chapter in policy towards Cuba, the continuity of this change seems unlikely under Republican leadership.

The outcome of this issue will reflect not only the dynamics between both countries but also the internal tensions in U.S. politics, noted ‘The Associated Press‘.

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