World · 4 April 2026
Cuba frees prisoners in rare move during Holy Week
The Cuban government released an unspecified number of prisoners, describing it as a humanitarian gesture connected to the Easter period. Officials made no mention of growing pressure from the United States in their public announcement. The pardons come at a difficult moment for the island, with deepening economic hardship and long queues visible at banks across Havana.
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