Biden eases Cuba ties, lifts terrorism tag
President Joe Biden is removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
The move, coordinated with the Catholic Church under Pope Francis, follows assurances that Cuba has not supported terrorism in the past six months and would not in the future.
Biden will also waive parts of a 1995 law tightening the U.S. embargo on the country.
As well, he will reverse a directive issued under president-elect Donald former Trump in his first term increasing economic pressure on Cuba.
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said Cuba has committed to releasing a substantial number of political prisoners soon.
Analysts say this marks a shift in U.S. policy, focusing on empowering the Cuban people and advancing human rights.
Biden credits Latin American leaders and the Catholic Church for their guidance in shaping these actions.
However, President-elect Donald Trump, who is set to return to office Monday, may reverse these changes.
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