Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:40am on 15 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
President Joe Biden plans to remove Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list, a designation reinstated by Donald Trump in 2021. This move comes alongside Cuba's agreement to release 553 prisoners, potentially including those detained during 2021 anti-government protests. Biden's administration cited insufficient evidence to justify the terror designation. Cuba welcomed the decision, highlighting its potential to alleviate economic hardships. The move signals a step toward normalizing US-Cuba relations, with potential dialogues on contentious issues and easing financial restrictions. Biden will notify Congress of his plans, which include reversing Trump-era sanctions on Cuba.
