TRUMP REINSTATES CUBA ON TERRORISM SPONSOR LIST, REVERSING BIDEN’S MOVE

In a swift policy reversal, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to keep Cuba on the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism, undoing an 11th-hour decision made by his predecessor, Joe Biden.
The move, announced just hours after Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president on Monday, reinstates the designation that was first imposed during Trump’s initial term.
Cuba, which had welcomed its removal from the list under President Biden, sharply criticized the decision. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced the move, calling it “an act of mockery and abuse” and expressing outrage over the continuation of what he described as “hostile and unjust policies” against the Caribbean nation.
This decision marks a stark return to a hardline stance on Cuba, signaling a potential shift in U.S.-Cuba relations under Trump’s second administration. The designation carries significant economic and diplomatic implications, including restrictions on trade, foreign aid, and financial transactions involving Cuba.
Critics argue the decision could hinder efforts to normalize relations between the two countries, while supporters believe it underscores the U.S. commitment to holding Cuba accountable for alleged support of terrorism.
As reactions pour in from both sides of the political aisle, the implications of this controversial move are expected to reverberate across the international community.

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