U.S. Removes Cuba from the List of Countries Sponsoring Terrorism
As a result of this revocation, the White House announced that the Presidential Memorandum on National Security (NSPM-5), which had governed policies toward Cuba since its issuance in June 2017, is now null and void. Jan 14, 2025 Photo: Cubadebate
January 14, 2025 Hour: 4:43 pm
To achieve these objectives, it is noted that practical engagement with Cuba and its people is necessary, taking into account recent developments on the island and the changing regional and global context.
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The U.S. State Department announced on Tuesday that it had removed Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism, according to a statement issued by the White House. This decision marks a significant change in U.S. policy toward the Caribbean island.
The statement emphasizes that the central objective of U.S. policy is to ensure that its economic and social partners are able to meet future challenges.
The policy aims to promote more freedom and democracy in Cuba, as well as greater respect for human rights and business freedom.
According to the document, “to achieve these objectives, it is noted that practical engagement with Cuba and its people is necessary, taking into account recent developments on the island and the changing regional and global context.”
As a result of this revocation, the White House announced that the Presidential Memorandum on National Security (NSPM-5), which had governed policies toward Cuba since its issuance in June 2017, is now null and void.
NSPM-5 had outlined specific measures to strengthen American policy toward Cuba, including economic restrictions and support for the existing embargo.
This change could have significant implications for the future of the Caribbean island.
Autor: MLM
