On Wednesday, Nicaragua's government vehemently criticized Washington's decision to add Cuba to its list of countries accused of sponsoring terrorism, labeling it as unjustifiable and indicative of the growing animosity towards the island nation. In an official statement, Managua asserted that Cuba's designation as a terrorist state reflects a vendetta against a people who have demonstrated resilience, integrity, courage, and heroism over the past sixty years in the face of various forms of imperialist oppression.
The message emphasized the bond between sovereign and irreversible revolutions, according to a report from the PL wire service in the Nicaraguan capital. On Tuesday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez criticized Washington's double standards after Cuba was once again placed on its list of countries that do not fully cooperate with counterterrorism—a classification that Nicaraguan officials called "fraudulent."
Rodriguez stated that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, notorious for misrepresenting facts to support his actions against the Cuban people, directed the reinstatement of Cuba on the list of countries that do not cooperate with US anti-terrorism efforts. In 2024, US intelligence agencies provided evidence that contradicted these allegations, as noted by the Cuban minister on X.
A Cuban government official also criticized the US government for its lack of action against individuals who organize, finance, and execute terrorist activities against Cuba from within US borders.
