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Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move

Cuba plans to release 51 prisoners who have served significant sentences, citing goodwill and Vatican ties, following 10,000 releases in the past three years, officials said.

  • Cuba announced it will release 51 prisoners in the coming days as a goodwill gesture related to its relationship with the Vatican.
  • The Cuban government did not identify the prisoners to be released, but said they had served a significant part of their sentences and maintained good conduct.
  • The announcement comes as the Trump administration increases pressure on Cuba, including blocking oil shipments and considering criminal charges against officials.
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Cuba releases prisoners, confirms talks with US

Cuba's communist authorities on Friday began a prisoner release negotiated with the Vatican and confirmed that talks were underway with the United States amid intense pressure from President Donald Trump.

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Cuba began to release the 51 prisoners I announced, in a show of 'good will' towards the Vatican, mediator between Havana and the United States.

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The first release of prisoners took place in Cuba, one day after the government announced the early release of 51 persons under the Vatican, announced the Human Rights Protection Organization, Justice11J, according to AFP, taken by Agerpres. The organization indicates on the X platform that it could ...

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The Holy See has participated in recent talks with the Cuban government on the release of political prisoners Cuba opens up to dialogue with the US

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El Economista broke the news in on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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