Cuba has begun releasing prisoners in an unprecedented amnesty covering more than 2,000 prisoners, the largest announced in a decade, amid tensions and negotiations with the United States.
The first releases took place just hours after the official announcement by the Cuban government, which presented the measure as a "sovereign and humanitarian" gesture. This decision comes amid pressure from the president's administration. Donald Trump reached a level not seen for decades.
Washington has indicated that it is closely monitoring the process, particularly to verify whether prisoners considered political are among those released. This issue remains a major point of contention between the two countries.
Cuban authorities have always denied holding political prisoners, but the United States and several human rights organizations claim otherwise and demand their release.
According to US officials, it remains uncertain how many political prisoners will actually be covered by this amnesty. Washington is calling for the "immediate" release of those it considers unjustly imprisoned.
This wave of releases could constitute a significant gesture in the ongoing discussions between Havana and Washington. A mass release of political prisoners would be seen as a major concession by the Cuban government.
In a context of historically strained relations, this amnesty could mark a diplomatic turning point, while remaining closely monitored by the international community and human rights organizations.
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