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Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners during Holy Week

Havana said it was granting a humanitarian pardon to 2,010 inmates during Holy Week, following an earlier pledge to free dozens as pressure from the United States increased.

Published Apr 2, 2026, 11:49 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Cuba's government announced it is pardoning 2,010 prisoners as a "humanitarian" gesture during Holy Week. The decision follows a March pledge to release dozens and comes amid heightened pressure from the United States on Havana.