Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts

Cuba announced it will release more than 2,000 prisoners as the Trump administration increases pressure on the island nation. The move comes as President Trump has made clear his intent to change Cuba's leadership and has reimposed an oil embargo against the country. The prisoner release appears to be a concession aimed at easing tensions with the US at a time when the Trump administration is pursuing a more aggressive posture toward Havana. Cuba's decision signals potential willingness to negotiate on humanitarian issues despite broader geopolitical tensions. The release could affect bilateral relations as the administration continues to escalate economic and political pressure on the Cuban government.