Cuba Frees Over 2K Inmates Amid US Sanctions Pressure
In a surprising move, Cuba has pardoned and released over 2,000 prisoners from jail, leading to emotional scenes across the country. This comes amid mounting pressure from the United States.
In a surprising and unprecedented move, the Cuban government has pardoned and released over 2,000 prisoners from jails across the island nation. The emotional scenes of freed inmates reuniting with their families have captivated the world, shining a light on the challenges Cuba faces as it navigates heightened tensions with the United States.
The mass prisoner release is seen as a strategic decision by Cuban authorities to ease domestic pressure and international scrutiny amid the country's ongoing economic and political crises. With the US maintaining a longstanding embargo and ratcheting up sanctions, the Cuban government is grappling with shortages of food, medicine, and other essential supplies.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
