Trump declares Cuba a state sponsor of terrorism in final days of his regime
A relisting of Cuba has heavy symbolic meaning for Havana, though it is unclear how much practical affect there will be
11 January 2021 - 23:51
Washington — The Trump administration on Monday announced it was returning Cuba to the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that could complicate any efforts by the incoming Biden administration to revive Obama-era détente with Havana.
Just nine days before Republican President Donald Trump leaves office, secretary of state Mike Pompeo said Cuba was being blacklisted for “repeatedly providing support for acts of international terrorism” by harbouring US fugitives as well as Colombian rebel leaders...
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