In the spirit of goodwill, and of the close and smooth relations between the Cuban State and the Vatican —with which communication regarding the review and release processes of persons deprived of liberty has been historically maintained— the Government of Cuba has decided to release, in the coming days, 51 persons sentenced to prison. All of them have served a significant part of their sentences and have observed good behavior in prison.

Since 2010, the Cuban government has granted pardons to 9,905 inmates; in the last three years, as part of Cuba’s practice and under the provisions of our legislation, another 10,000 persons sentenced to deprivation of liberty were released through several benefits.

This sovereign decision is a common practice in our criminal justice system. It has characterized the humanitarian history of the Revolution, which this time coincides with the forthcoming Holy Week religious celebrations.

Havana, 12th March 2026

(Cubaminrex)