By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday re-designated Cuba as a 'state sponsor of terrorism,' in a move that hits the country with new sanctions shortly before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the step, citing in particular Cuba's continued harboring of U.S. fugitives as well as its support for Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The designation is one of the latest in a series of last-minute moves that the Trump administration is making before Biden takes office on Jan. 20. Removing Cuba from the blacklist had been one […]
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