Biden to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation on Cuba

U.S. President Joe Biden notified Congress on Tuesday that he intends to delist Cuba as a U.S.-designated state sponsor of terrorism in a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island. Speaking on the condition of anonymity before the announcement, senior administration officials told reporters that dozens of political prisoners and others deemed unjustly detained by U.S. officials would be freed by noon on January 20. The announcement also indicated the U.S. would aim to reduce economic pressure on the island nation. “Today’s actions demonstrate that President Biden’s Cuba policy, which is focused on achieving

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