Cuba's Bold Prisoner Amnesty Amid U.S. Diplomatic Tensions

Cuba announced the release of over 2,000 prisoners, marking the second significant amnesty this year. This move is seen as a humanitarian gesture by the Cuban government amid ongoing negotiations with the U.S. The timing coincides with U.S. pressures, and its impact on diplomacy remains to be seen.

Cuba has announced the release of more than 2,000 prisoners, marking the second large-scale amnesty this year, according to state-run media reports.

The move was described as a 'humanitarian and sovereign gesture' by the Granma newspaper, coming amid intensified diplomatic interactions with the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump.

While Cuba denies bowing to U.S. pressures, the timing raises questions, coinciding with the heightened diplomatic posture from Washington.

(With inputs from agencies.)