Cuba releases over 2,000 prisoners amid mounting US pressure

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 3, 2026Country: Cuba

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Cuba releases over 2,000 prisoners amid mounting US pressure

Cuba has released over 2,000 prisoners in what is described as a humanitarian gesture for Holy Week. This decision comes as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on Cuba regarding political prisoners. Emotional scenes marked the release, highlighting the tensions between the two countries.

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