State Department lists Cuba as noncooperating country over harboring terrorists

Published May 14, 2025 3:26pm ET



The State Department designated Cuba a “not fully cooperating country” over its harboring of 11 fugitives.

In a Tuesday statement, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said the designation came over a violation of section 40A of the Arms Export Control Act, committed in 2024. The designation forbids Cuba from receiving defense articles and services.

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