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Cuba begins release of 2,010 prisoners after mass pardon

Authorities began releasing inmates after a government pardon affecting 2,010 prisoners — the second such release in under a month.

Published Apr 3, 2026, 12:17 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Cuban authorities began freeing prisoners on Friday after announcing a pardon for 2,010 inmates. It is the second prisoner release in less than a month as the government faces increased pressure from the United States.