The United States government confirmed that there are no plans to remove Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism, and that Joe Biden’s administration is not planning to negotiate this decision.
The announcement was made by Brian Nichols, US Undersecretary of State for the Western Hemisphere, during a press conference held in the city of Miami.
“The list of countries sponsoring terrorism is not something we can negotiate; “It is a legal process of analysis within various government departments that finally reaches the Secretary of State for his appointment,” the official indicated.
According to the media Radio MartiNichols stressed the commitment of the North American government to demand that the regime respect human rights, especially those of the most vulnerable people.
The aforementioned list was prepared by the US Department of State (DOS) to identify foreign governments that have reported supporting international terrorism.
Inclusion on the so-called “Black List” brings with it a series of sanctions and restrictions imposed by Washington, which is why the Island has been trying to get out of this designation for some time.
To be included on this list, a government must have supported terrorist groups, provided shelter, weapons or financial resources to such organizations, and tolerated or supported extremist activities on its territory.
Once a country is included on the list, it will experience restrictions on economic assistance, arms sales, export controls, and other significant sanctions.
Cuba was first added to this list in 1982, but was excluded by President Barack Obama during a thaw period implemented during his administration.
Before leaving power, Donald J. Trump once again included the Greater Antilles in that group, which also includes the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Iran and Syria.
Finally, when asked about the Castro repressors who have arrived in the United States with the help of immigration programs such as the parole humanitarian, the official assured that an administrative process will be initiated by the Department of Homeland Security if information is received that indicates that a person does not meet the requirements to remain in the United States.
“I can’t speak to specific cases, but rest assured that we are going to apply the law to people and if the requirements for a visa are not met, they will not receive one,” he said.
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