President Joe Biden announces the removal of Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list, citing efforts to facilitate the release of political prisoners on the island. The move marks a significant shift in U.S.-Cuba relations, drawing sharp criticism from opponents and cautious optimism from others.
The decision reverses a designation made in January 2021 by former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the final days of the Trump administration. The label was based on allegations of Cuba harboring fugitives and supporting acts deemed harmful to. . .