Cuba says it released over 2,000 prisoners as Trump administration heaps pressure on island

April 3, 2026

TL;DR

Cuba has pardoned and released 2,010 prisoners, including younger people, women, the elderly, Cubans living abroad, and foreign nationals.
Prisoners guilty of violent crimes were not eligible for release.
The releases occur amid intense pressure from the Trump administration, including an oil blockade that recently eased slightly.
The U.S. allowed a Russian oil tanker to dock in Havana, providing Cuba with oil.
The Trump administration has increased pressure on Cuba, with President Trump suggesting potential actions against the country.

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