Posted 10/15/2023, 6:00:00 PM
Cuba Seeks Improved Ties with US, Removal from Terrorism List
- Cuba seeks improved relations and cooperation with the Biden administration, wants off the US state sponsors of terrorism list
- Inclusion on terrorism list has hurt Cuba's economy and social services, leading to increased emigration
- Cuba open to wide-ranging talks with US on issues like human rights, prisoners, migration, trade
- Frustration that US engages with other communist states but not Cuba due to its system of government
- Mass emigration from Cuba triggered by economic collapse following tightened US sanctions under Trump