Cuba Announces Prisoner Release Amid U.S. Diplomatic Pressure
Cuba has announced the release of 2,010 prisoners, marking the second amnesty this year amid ongoing negotiations with the Trump administration. The Cuban government describes the release as a 'humanitarian and sovereign gesture,' rejecting claims of U.S. influence. The timing coincides with intense pressure from Washington, aiming to overhaul Cuba's economy and governance. The release follows a previous agreement with the Vatican, which saw 51 prisoners freed. Human rights groups, some funded by the U.S., claim Cuba holds hundreds of political prisoners, although Cuba denies this, attributing arrests to crimes like public disorder. The announcement comes as Cuba invites U.S. assistance in economic reforms. 
