Obama asks Congress to remove Cuba from terror list. In the 80’s, Cuba helped armed insurgencies in Latin America. As a result, Cuba is on USA’s list of state sponsors of terrorism. In Dec., Obama said he would normalize relations w/ Cuba. He met with Raul Castro last Saturday in Panama. Last week, the State Dept. said to remove them …
Cuba Policy
After 50+ years, Cuba/US relations cool Fidel Castro overthrew the Cuban government in 1959. Cuba and US severed diplomatic and economic ties in 1961. On 12/17, Obama announced they would “normalize” relations. Exactly what that means is still being negotiated. Opening Cuban economy and lifting travel bans are expected. US/Cuba traded prisoners, including American Alan Gross. Dissidents say this legitimizes …