Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
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Notable Quotes
"I had 'no problem' with"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It seems not far-fetched to think that this is a sign that some of the conversation between both governments is advancing."
— Michael Bustamante , Academic
"You cannot fix their economy if you don’t change their system of government."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"participate in Cuba’s economic transformation."
— Lianys Torres Rivera , Politician
"a great honor for him to take over Cuba."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They have to survive."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Lianys Torres Rivera is the Cuban ambassador to the United States.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Chair of Cuban studies at the University of Miami.
Cuban President and leader of the Communist Party.
Nicolas Maduro is the President of Venezuela.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
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US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
Cuba announced the release of 2,010 prisoners, including young people, women, and those over 60, amid intense pressure from the Trump administration, including an oil blockade.
Cuba announced plans to pardon 2,010 prisoners as a 'humanitarian' gesture during Holy Week, amid heightened US pressure and easing of the fuel blockade.
Cuba announced the release of over 2,010 prisoners as a 'humanitarian and sovereign' gesture, amid ongoing negotiations with the US and easing of the oil embargo.
Cuba announced the release of 2,010 prisoners, the largest in years, amid increasing pressure from the Trump administration, including an oil blockade.
Cuba announced the release of 2,010 inmates in a 'humanitarian and sovereign gesture,' amid continued pressure from the Trump administration, including an oil blockade.
Cuba announced the release of 2,010 prisoners as a 'humanitarian and sovereign gesture,' coinciding with increased U.S. pressure through an oil blockade.
Cuba announced the release of 2,010 prisoners as a 'humanitarian gesture' during Holy Week, amid increasing pressure from the Trump administration, including an oil blockade.
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