Cuba's Removal from U.S. List of Countries Not Fully Cooperating Against Terrorism
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken removed Cuba from the list of countries not fully cooperating against terrorism, citing improved collaboration between Cuban and U.S. officials. Cuba remains on the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. The Biden Administration's move may lead to a review of Cuba's terrorist designation. The Castro regime has ties with terrorist organizations like Hamas, and has been accused of supporting far-left activists advocating for Hamas. The Cuban government denies sponsoring terrorism and demands removal from the list. U.S. lawmakers and Cuban officials have differing views on Cuba's status.
Key Points
- Cuba removed from list of countries not fully cooperating against terrorism
- Cuba remains on the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism
- Castro regime accused of ties with terrorist organizations like Hamas
- Biden Administration's move may lead to a review of Cuba's terrorist designation
Pros
- Improved collaboration between Cuban and U.S. officials on counterterrorism efforts
- Potential review of Cuba's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism by the Biden Administration
Cons
- Cuba's historical ties with terrorist organizations like Hamas
- Accusations of supporting far-left activists advocating for Hamas