- Cuba's government announced it will release 51 inmates from its prisons in the coming days, attributing the decision to a spirit of goodwill and close relations with the Vatican.
- This unexpected development follows a recent meeting between Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and Pope Leo in the Vatican.
- The announcement occurs as Cuba grapples with a severe economic crisis, which has been worsened by US President Donald Trump's imposition of a virtual oil blockade.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that all 51 individuals have served a significant portion of their sentences and maintained good conduct while incarcerated.
- This action aligns with previous government pardons and releases, including that of dissident José Daniel Ferrer, and comes after the Biden administration's intent to lift Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
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