Biden to lift Cuba's designation as terror sponsor in exchange for release of prisoners
The decision is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration. Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state whose family fled Cuba in the 1950s, supports strong sanctions on Havana's Communist regime.
Biden administration announces plans to remove Cuba from state sponsor of terrorism list
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday it will remove Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list – a move taken in the twilight of the administration that is likely to reversed by the incoming team.
Cuba begins releasing prisoners following Biden announcements
Cuba on Wednesday began releasing prisoners jailed following anti-government protests in 2021, making good on a deal with the Catholic Church that prompted the Biden administration to say it would loosen sanctions on the communist-run nation.
The Biden administration said it would remove Cuba from its terrorism blacklist, while Cuba said separately it would release ...
President-elect Donald Trump designated Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism shortly before he left office in January 2021.
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In Florida, Cuban-Americans are a key demographic, and Biden's decision Tuesday is viewed as further hurting political conditions for Democrats in the state.
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