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Belize demands Cuba's removal from State Department list

Belmopan, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) The Cuba Solidarity Movement in Belize today expressed its rejection of the inclusion of the island in the U.S. government's list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism.

Through its account on digital networks, the group ratified its solidarity with the Cuban people and government and described the decision of the U.S. administration as a clear intention to tighten the blockade against Cuba, intimidate foreign investors and sabotage the well-being of the nation.

Declaration of the Belize/Cuba Solidarity Group

The Belize/Cuba Solidarity Group stands firmly in solidarity with the people and government of Cuba in light of the measures announced by the government of the United States. We strongly condemns the decision of the United States of America to reinstate Cuba on the State Department’s list of state that allegedly sponsors of terrorism, as well as the revocation of the suspension of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act and the reinstatement of the List of Restricted Cuban Entities.

Belize commends the decision to remove Cuba from the terrorist list.

Belmopan, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Belize today welcomed the decision of the President of the United States, Joe Biden, to remove Cuba from the list of alleged sponsors of terrorism and called for the lifting of the blockade.

Through its account in X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it welcomes the announcement of the outgoing U.S. president, and reiterated its historical position that the "appointment was always erroneous and offensive," it said.

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