"Cuba's government has consistently rejected any suggestion that it makes decisions under US pressure. But the timing of this announcement coincides with the most intense pressure campaign applied by Washington in decades."
"The decision stemmed from a careful analysis of the crimes committed by those convicted, their good conduct in prison, the fact that they had served a significant portion of their sentence and their state of health."
"Releasing political prisoners has long been a core US demand in Cuba. The Cuban government did not identify those who were pardoned nor say what crimes they had committed nor when they would be set free."
Cuba's government announced a pardon for 2,010 prisoners, coinciding with increased US pressure and ongoing negotiations. This marks the second amnesty this year, following a careful analysis of the prisoners' conduct and health. The Cuban government maintains that its decisions are not influenced by the US, despite the timing suggesting otherwise. The Trump administration has called for a change in Cuba's government, and the recent talks indicate a potential advancement in discussions between the two nations.
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