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Cuba Frees Jailed Opposition Leader Jose Daniel Ferrer

BBC on MSN · 17m

Cuba releases jailed activist Jose Daniel Ferrer

A leading Cuban dissident and activist has been released from jail as part of a wider prisoner release deal between the Cuban government and the United States. Jose Daniel Ferrer spent more than three years in prison following anti-government protests that swept through the Communist-run island in 2021.

Cuba releases jailed dissident, rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer

Cuban dissident and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer told Reuters on Thursday he had been released from jail and was at home, part of a broader plan negotiated with the Vatican to gradually free upwards of 500 prisoners.

Miami Herald · 16h

Cuba frees prominent dissident leader José Daniel Ferrer as part of deal with the U.S.

Ferrer, the leader of the dissident organization Patriotic Union of Cuba, had previously been in prison because of his political opposition to the communist government.

Barron's · 22h

Cuba Frees Jailed Opposition Leader Jose Daniel Ferrer: Family

Cuba on Thursday released jailed opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer as part of a landmark deal struck with departing US President Joe Biden in return for sanctions relief, Ferrer's family confirmed.

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Associated Press · 13h

Cuba releases a prominent dissident as part of plan to free more than 500 prisoners

Cuba has released prominent dissident José Daniel Ferrer from jail, as part of a Cuban government decision to gradually free more than 500 prisoners as part of talks with the Vatican.

Cuba begins releasing prisoners following Biden announcements

Cuba on Wednesday began releasing prisoners jailed following anti-government protests in 2021, making good on a deal with the Catholic Church that prompted the Biden administration to say it would loosen sanctions on the communist-run nation.

Biden administration announces plans to remove Cuba from state sponsor of terrorism list

The Biden administration announced on Tuesday it will remove Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list – a move taken in the twilight of the administration that is likely to reversed by the incoming team.

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There’s a sudden thaw in US-Cuba relations – but for how long?

Jose Daniel Ferrer, the leader of one of the largest banned anti-government groups in Cuba, was released two days after a ...

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White House removes Cuba's state sponsor of terrorism designation, reversing Trump administration move

The Biden administration lifted Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism on Tuesday, four years after the Trump ...

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13 missing soldiers in Cuba explosion confirmed dead

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated that the explosion occurred in a warehouse located in the Melones region of Holguin ...

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Houston Astros sign highly-touted outfielder from Cuba

Cuban outfielder Kevin Alvarez headlined the Houston Astros' international free agent signings on Wednesday.

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‘This wasn’t on my bingo card’: shock over last-minute Biden sanctions deal with Cuba

Hundreds of prisoners set to be released as part of agreement with outgoing Biden administration that removes Cuba from ...

Astros bolster Cuban contingent with No. 7 int'l prospect

While the Astros didn’t sign Yordan Alvarez as an international free agent out of Cuba, the three-time All-Star has ...

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