Cuba has released more than 2,000 prisoners in what it described as a humanitarian move, reported by CBS News, as pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies.
Cuban officials said the pardons include women, younger inmates, elderly individuals, and some foreign nationals, while excluding those convicted of violent crimes.
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According to the report, it remains unclear whether political prisoners were part of the release. The move follows a smaller pardon last month and comes amid a deepening economic crisis driven by fuel shortages.
The report said U.S. pressure, including threats of tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, had disrupted fuel imports. However, Washington recently allowed a Russian tanker carrying oil to dock in Havana on humanitarian grounds.
Trump has taken a tougher stance on Cuba, signaling potential further action while calling for political and economic reforms. Cuban leaders have rejected external pressure, warning they will resist any attempts to undermine their sovereignty.
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