After Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and lift associated sanctions, hopes rose for the release of around 553 jailed Cuban protesters in a deal brokered by the Vatican. However, Trump's subsequent reversal of this decision has left families anxious. So far, only about 150 prisoners have been released. Dissidents urge continued calls for freedom, while the political climate grows more tense due to Cuba's readmission to a blacklist alongside other authoritarian regimes.
The families of Cuban protesters jailed during anti-government demonstrations anxiously await the fate of their loved ones, as a planned prisoner release hangs in the balance.
Activists report that only 150 of the promised 553 prisoners have been released following a deal partly brokered by the Catholic Church and the Vatican.
Biden's sudden removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism created hopes of prisoner releases, though the recent reversal by Trump raises new concerns.
A released dissident urges fellow Cubans, 'Don't be afraid to fight for a free, prosperous and just Cuba,' highlighting the ongoing struggle for freedom in Cuba.
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