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Coverage dated March 12, 2026

Cuba says it will release 51 people from the island’s jails in an unexpected move

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Cuba’s government said Thursday night that it would release 51 people from the island’s jails in an unexpected move.

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  1. NBC New York

    Cuba says it will release 51 people from the island’s jails in an unexpected move (opens NBC New York)

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    Cuba’s government said Thursday night that it would release 51 people from the island’s jails in an unexpected move.

  2. Crux

    Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move (opens Crux)

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    Cuba’s government said Thursday night that it would release 51 people from the island’s prisons in an unexpected move. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the release stems from a spirit of goodwill and close relations with the Vatican.

  3. CBS News

    Cuba will release 51 people from prison, an unexpected move amid pressure from Trump (opens CBS News)

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    Cuba's government says it will release 51 people from prisons, in an unexpected move that comes as the Trump administration puts immense pressure on the country.

  4. Hot Air

    51 Prisoners To Be Freed As Cuba Shows Cracks Under Trump Pressure (opens Hot Air)

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    Cuba to release 51 prisoners amid US economic pressure and diplomatic efforts involving the Vatican.

  5. WSVN Miami

    Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government said Thursday night that it would release 51 people from the island’s prisons in an unexpected move.The Ministry of Foreign

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Cuba to release 51 prisoners after talks with Vatican (opens Deutsche Welle)

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