Cuba granted pardons to 2,010 prisoners during Holy Week while the island struggles with a petroleum blockade imposed by the US under Donald Trump.The amnesty includes women, foreigners, and the elderly but excludes those convicted of violent crimes or drug offenses according to state media.Mediation efforts involving Pope Leo 14 and Paul Richard Gallagher preceded the gesture as the Catholic Church facilitates dialogue with the USA.Despite the humanitarian release, the group
11J reports that hundreds of political prisoners remain detained following anti-government protests.