Cuba defiant after Trump says island to receive no more Venezuelan oil or money. It’s hard to ignore the echo of the past when we talk about Cuba. It feels like we’re transported back to the Cold War era, doesn’t it? When a former president declares that Cuba won’t get Venezuelan oil or money, it throws us right back into the familiar pattern of sanctions and isolation. It’s like we’re watching history repeat itself, complete with the familiar posturing and defiance.
The initial reaction from Cuba, naturally, is to appear defiant. What else can they do? They’ve been facing challenges for decades, and this latest move just adds another layer to those difficulties.… Continue reading
President Biden will remove Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list, reversing a Trump-era decision. This action, part of a prisoner release deal facilitated by the Catholic Church, is intended to normalize relations and alleviate Cuba’s economic hardship. The deal includes the release of hundreds of prisoners, potentially including those detained following 2021 anti-government protests. While Cuba welcomes the move, the decision’s long-term impact remains uncertain, particularly given potential future administrations’ policies.
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President Biden notified Congress of his intention to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, a decision facilitated by the Catholic Church and intended to secure the release of numerous political prisoners. This action, coupled with eased economic pressure on Cuba, reverses aspects of the Trump administration’s stricter policies. The Biden administration cited a lack of credible evidence of Cuban support for international terrorism in recent months. However, the incoming Trump administration may overturn this decision given its previously stated positions on Cuba and the expected appointments of Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio and Mauricio Claver-Carone.
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