How Cuba ended up on that list of nations that sponsor terrorism

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In 1982, the United States removed Iraq from its list of nations that sponsor terrorism and tacked on Cuba

Times, as they say, have changed

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The U.S. is pulling Cuba from the list after more than 30 years, leaving only Sudan, Syria and Iran. Many believe the move is long overdue and that the reasons it hadn't happened already are more about politics than terrorism

But 33 years ago, that wasn't necessarily the case

The U.S. had accused Cuba of supporting Colombia's largest group of rebels, known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (or FARC), which is on America's list of terrorist groups. The U.S. government believes it uses bombings, kidnappings and hijackings as well as traditional warfare in attempts to overthrow Colombia's government. Read more...

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