Cuba’s government announced Thursday that it will free 2,010 prisoners, the largest such release in years, as the island comes under increased pressure from the Trump administration.
According to a notification in Granma, the official journal of the ruling Communist Party, the administration chose to pardon the detainees based on their excellent behaviour, health situation, and the nature of their “acts committed.
It said that the captives comprised young people, women, persons over the age of 60, and foreigners. The list excludes convicts who have committed crimes such as murder, homicide, sexual assault, or “crimes against authority.
Human Rights Watch reports that Cuba regularly detains and targets dissidents such as activists, journalists, protestors, and political opponents. Havana has already executed large-scale prisoner releases as part of agreements with foreign parties. For example, in early 2025, Cuba freed 553 detainees following negotiations with the United States and the Vatican, in which the Biden administration promised to relax sanctions on the island. After entering office, US President Donald Trump cancelled the agreement, leading Cuba to temporarily halt prisoner releases before finishing them in March.
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