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Cuba, Biden

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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,

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners

President Joe Biden has notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House announced, as part of a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.

Miami Herald on MSN · 1d

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.

Cuba Frees Jailed Opposition Leader Jose Daniel Ferrer

Miami Herald on MSN · 5h

Cuba frees prominent dissident leader José Daniel Ferrer as part of a deal cut 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.

U.S. News & World Report · 6h

Cuba Releases Jailed Dissident, Rights Activist Jose Daniel Ferrer

Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer told Reuters on Thursday he had been released from jail and was at home, part of a Cuban government plan negotiated with the Vatican to release upwards of 500 prisoners from the island`s prisons.

Cuba Frees Jailed Opposition Leader Jose Daniel Ferrer: Family

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

National Catholic Register7h

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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Cuba releases a prominent dissident as part of plan to free more than 500 prisoners

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba on Thursday released prominent dissident José Daniel Ferrer from prison, as part of a government decision ...

America Magazine1d

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' ...

National Catholic Register1d

Cuban Government Announces Release of 553 Prisoners Through Mediation of Pope Francis

Cuba’s statement refers to Pope Francis’ call to release prisoners during the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, which began on Dec.

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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 ...

Cuba Headlines1d

Vatican Responds to Recent Prison Releases in Cuba

Following the Cuban regime's recent announcement of prisoner releases, the Vatican issued a statement on Wednesday describing ...

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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 ...

Parolin sees ‘sign of hope’ in release of Cuban prisoners for Jubilee

The Vatican’s secretary of state called the gradual release of 553 prisoners in Cuba “a sign of great hope” at the beginning ...

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