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Cuba releases a prominent dissident

America Magazine · 1d

Cuba to release 553 prisoners for Jubilee at Pope Francis’ request

The Cuban government announced that it would release hundreds of political prisoners, citing inspiration from Pope Francis' emphasis on mercy for prisoners during the Jubilee Year.

The Washington Post · 1d

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

Hosted on MSN · 18h

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 Frees Jailed Opposition Leader Jose Daniel Ferrer

Miami Herald · 18h

Cuba frees prominent dissident leader José Daniel Ferrer as part of deal with the U.S.

Ferrer, the leader of the dissident organization Patriotic Union of Cuba, had previously been in prison because of his political opposition to the communist government.

BBC on MSN · 43m

Cuba releases jailed activist Jose Daniel Ferrer

A leading Cuban dissident and activist has been released from jail as part of a wider prisoner release deal between the Cuban government and the United States. Jose Daniel Ferrer spent more than three years in prison following anti-government protests that swept through the Communist-run island in 2021.

Barron's · 22h

Cuba Frees Jailed Opposition Leader Jose Daniel Ferrer: Family

Cuba on Thursday released jailed opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer as part of a landmark deal struck with departing US President Joe Biden in return for sanctions relief, Ferrer's family confirmed.

National Catholic Register23h

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' ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Biden removes Cuba from terrorism blacklist

The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration, as it was Trump who first put Cuba on the terrorism ...

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Rubio says Cuba belongs on list of sponsors of terrorism a day after Biden removed it

There is zero doubt in my mind that they meet all the qualifications for being a state sponsor of terrorism,” he said.

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Biden Throws Trump a Spiteful Curveball, Reverses Cuba Policy Right Before Inauguration Day

In the final days of his lame-duck presidency, Joe Biden thumbed his nose at President-elect Donald Trump by reversing a 2021 ...

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