Cuba releases a prominent dissident

Cuba says mass prisoner release not related to terror designation reversal
Cuba began releasing some of its prisoners Thursday in the hours after President Joe Biden lifted its status as a state sponsor of terrorism. President-elect Donald Trump gave Cuba the status in his National Security Presidential Memorandum 5 during his first term,
Cuba releases a prominent dissident as part of plan to free more than 500 prisoners
Cuba has released prominent dissident José Daniel Ferrer from jail, as part of a Cuban government decision to gradually free more than 500 prisoners as part of talks with the Vatican.
Cuba begins releasing prisoners following Biden announcements
Cuba on Wednesday began releasing prisoners jailed following anti-government protests in 2021, making good on a deal with the Catholic Church that prompted the Biden administration to say it would loosen sanctions on the communist-run nation.
Cuba announces prisoner release program in response to US terror list removal
Cuba will release 553 prisoners following the Biden administration's decision to remove it from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Cuba starts freeing prisoners a day after the US said it would lift terror designation
Cuba has started releasing some prisoners as part of talks with the Vatican, a day after President Joe Biden’s administration announced his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Cuba: NGOs fear deceptive release of political prisoners
The Havana regime has released around 20 detainees following Washington's announcement that the island has been removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Cuba starts freeing prisoners after U.S. lifts terror designation
The Cuban government is beginning to release prisoners who were arrested in the historic anti-government protest of 2021 after the U.S. recently removed the island nation from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Pastor released from prison after US removes Cuba from terror list
Cuban pastor Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo was released from prison before completing his eight-year sentence for peacefully protesting in 2021, joining several others who were freed after the United
Vatican Secretary of State Calls Cuba Prisoner Release ‘a Sign of Great Hope’
The Cuban government’s announcement of the prisoner release dated Jan. 14 cited 'the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025' and noted Pope Francis’ mediation in the negotiations.
Biden to lift Cuba's designation as terror sponsor in exchange for release of prisoners
The decision is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration. Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state whose family fled Cuba in the 1950s, supports strong sanctions on Havana's Communist regime.
Cuba starts its prisoner release
Cuba began releasing prisoners on Wednesday under a deal with departing US President Joe Biden to remove the communist island from a list of terrorism sponsors.
Cuba Frees 127 Prisoners In Biden Deal Including Opposition Leader
Cuba has freed 127 prisoners including opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer in a landmark deal with departing US President Joe Biden that has led to emotional reunions across the communist island.
Cuba releases jailed activist Jose Daniel Ferrer
Ferrer is one of the most recognised names among Cuban dissidents and pro-democracy activists. The 54-year-old leader of Cuba ...
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Cuba prisoner release after terror delisting marks last-gasp reset in US ties before Trump return
Cuba on January 15 began releasing prisoners under a deal with outgoing US President Joe Biden's administration to remove the ...
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley celebrates US-Cuba deal, says he ‘carried messages’ between presidents and Pope Francis
The deal, which comes less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, also includes rolling ...