In a surprising move, the Cuban government has announced the release of 2,010 prisoners, just days after allowing a Russian oil tanker to dock in the island nation's port. The humanitarian gesture appears to be an attempt to ease the economic strain on the country, which has been facing increased pressure from the US. The pardon comes on the heels of a recent prisoner release, marking the second such event in less than a month. For families of the released inmates, the moment of liberation was a poignant one, as loved ones were finally reunited after months or years behind bars.
Havana makes a Holy Week ‘humanitarian’ gesture as Russian tanker is allowed to reach oil-starved islandSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxCuban authorities have begun to free prisoners after announcing they would pardon 2,010 inmates, the second release in less than a month as the country faces heightened US pressure.More than 20 inmates emerged from La Lima penitentiary in east Havana on Friday, holding their release papers, crying and hugging relatives who had been waiting for them all morning. Continue reading...
