Cuban and US flags fly in the wind outside the US embassy in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, Jan.14, 2025. Photo: Ariel Ley/AP.
On Tuesday, the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, issued an official statement rejecting Washington’s decision to reinstate Cuba on its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
This was announced by Venezuela’s Foreign Minister, Yván Gil, through his Telegram account, where he published the official statement.
The text states that the measure is unfounded and arbitrary, and represents an act of hostility that contradicts the principles of international law.
It is worth noting that on January 14th, the United States Government removed Cuba from the unilateral list of countries that sponsor terrorism, a measure that Washington had maintained since January 12, 2021, when it was signed by then-President Donald Trump.
On Monday, with just a few hours in office as President of the United States, Donald Trump revoked the order of his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Below is the full unofficial translation of the statement:
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela categorically rejects the decision of the United States government to reinstate Cuba on the list of states that allegedly sponsor terrorism. This unfounded and arbitrary measure represents an act of hostility that contradicts the principles of international law and undermines global efforts for peace and cooperation.
Accusing Cuba, a nation internationally recognized for its solidarity and humanitarian commitment, is not only unfounded, but also evidences the intention to reinstate policies of aggression and coercion that have marked the recent history of relations between the United States and Latin America.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela firmly condemns this unjust act and calls on the peoples and governments of the world to clearly denounce and reject this type of decision, which violates the principles of respect for sovereignty and seeks to justify the inhumane blockade against the Cuban people.
Translation: Orinoco Tribune
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