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The United States is severing defense relations with Cuba.
This decision is based on Cuba’s lack of cooperation regarding counterterrorism efforts.
The US State Department now classifies Cuba as a “completely non-cooperating country” (NFCC), due to its failure to transfer at least 11 fugitives to US authorities in 2024.
Spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced on Tuesday that the restrictions under Section 40A of the Arms Export Control Act will prohibit the sale or licensing of defense services to Cuba.
The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has designated Cuba as an NFCC and reaffirmed similar classifications for Iran, Syria, Venezuela, and North Korea.
Earlier this year, the Biden administration rolled back the Trump administration’s 2021 decision that had labeled Cuba a state sponsor of terrorism.
According to Bruce, the Secretary of State has confirmed that Cuba did not fully engage with the US on counterterrorism issues in 2024. This categorization results in a ban on defense exports and services.
In 2024, Cuba’s government did not cooperate with US efforts concerning counterterrorism, with at least 11 US fugitives residing in Cuba, some facing serious charges related to terrorism. This indicates that the Cuban regime is reluctant to discuss these individuals’ return to face legal consequences in the US. The refusal to engage on such critical matters highlights ongoing patterns of non-cooperation in addressing terrorism-related law enforcement throughout the year.
The Trump administration has made notable strides on the international front.
