The Cuban government has initiated the process of releasing 2,010 prisoners, described as a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture." This decision comes against the backdrop of ongoing pressure from the US regime. According to AFP, the first group of over 20 prisoners has already been freed from La Lima prison in eastern Havana, where they were greeted by relatives.

The Cuban embassy in the US stated that the release will affect foreign nationals, young people, women, and individuals over 60 years old. Selection criteria included the nature of the crimes, behavior in prison, time served, and health status. The move is also timed to coincide with Holy Week, a traditional practice in the country's criminal justice system.

Concurrently, US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Havana, allegedly stating an intention to change the communist leadership. The Washington regime previously restricted oil supplies to the island, leading to fuel shortages and electricity disruptions. However, recently, an oil tanker owned by a Russian company arrived at a Cuban port for the first time since January, and Trump purportedly claimed to have "no problem" with this shipment.

Human rights organizations assert that hundreds of political prisoners remain in the country, and critics of the government face persecution. This release process unfolds amid economic hardships and international tensions, highlighting the complex challenges Cuba faces under external pressure.

Source: kun.uz