Biden Reverses Trump-Era Cuba Policy, Removes Country from Terrorism List

Former President Donald Trump designated Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism in his final days in office.

The Biden administration has removed Cuba from the United States' list of state sponsors of terrorism, reversing a Trump-era designation that had further strained relations between the two countries.

The decision was announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday, who said that Cuba had not provided any support for international terrorism in the past several years.

The move is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to improve relations with Cuba.

The Trump administration had rolled back many of the Obama-era policies that had eased tensions between the two countries, including restrictions on travel and remittances.

The Biden administration has said that it wants to return to a more cooperative relationship with Cuba, and the removal of the terrorism designation is seen as a significant step in that direction.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo welcomed the decision, saying it was a "positive step" in US-Cuba relations.

Obasanjo, who played a key role in mediating the release of American Alan Gross from Cuban prison in 2014, said that the removal of the terrorism designation would "create a more conducive environment for dialogue and cooperation between the two countries."

The decision to remove Cuba from the terrorism list is likely to be welcomed by many in the international community. The European Union, for example, has long called for Cuba to be removed from the list, arguing that it was not justified.

The removal of Cuba from the terrorism list is a positive step in US-Cuba relations.

The two countries have a long and complex history, but the Biden administration is committed to improving relations and building a more cooperative future.