Cuban Government Announces Decision to Grant Pardons to More Than 2,000 Prisoners

As part of the process of granting penitentiary benefits established by law, and in accordance with Article 90, subsection II of the Constitution of the Republic, the decision was made to release 2,010 convicted individuals through a pardon approved by the Cuban government.

This humanitarian and sovereign gesture followed a careful analysis of the nature of the crimes committed, the good behavior maintained in prison, the completion of a significant portion of the sentence, and the health status of those involved.

Final results of Phase 2 clinical trials show Jusvinza effectively treats post-acute and chronic Chikungunya symptoms

The final results of the Phase 2 clinical trials for Jusvinza treatment in patients recovering from Chikungunya, both in the post-acute and chronic stages of the disease, confirmed the hypothesis posed by the researchers: “It resolved the painful and inflammatory joint symptoms caused by this virus.”

Human Rights Council Approves Resolution Presented by Cuba in Defense of the Right to Food and on Cultural Rights

Geneva, March 30, 2026 – The Human Rights Council, at its 61st session, adopted the resolution presented by Cuba in defense of the right to food. The resolution condemns the use of food as a weapon of political or economic coercion and calls on States to refrain from applying unilateral measures that endanger the food security of other countries.

In presenting the resolution, Cuba denounced the inhumane and illegal blockade imposed by the United States, which severely affects the right to food of the entire Cuban people.

Cuban Ambassador meets with Green Party Members of Parliament

Wellington, 2 April 2026. — The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to New Zealand, Luis Ernesto Morejón Rodríguez, held a cordial meeting with Green Party Members of Parliament Tamatha Paul and Ricardo Menéndez March.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the international and regional situation, as well as on issues of mutual interest.

Cuban Government Announces Decision to Grant Pardons to More Than 2,000 Prisoners

As part of the process of granting penitentiary benefits established by law, and in accordance with Article 90, subsection II of the Constitution of the Republic, the decision was made to release 2,010 convicted individuals through a pardon approved by the Cuban government.

This humanitarian and sovereign gesture followed a careful analysis of the nature of the crimes committed, the good behavior maintained in prison, the completion of a significant portion of the sentence, and the health status of those involved.

Representatives of the Cuban Embassy in the U.S. hold meeting with leaders of the National Medical Association (NMA)

A recent meeting between representatives of the Embassy of Cuba in the United States and leaders of the National Medical Association (NMA) underscored growing concern within the U.S. medical community regarding the impact of the blockade on Cuba’s healthcare system.

Cuban Government Announces Decision to Grant Pardons to More Than 2,000 Prisoners

As part of the process of granting penitentiary benefits established by law, and in accordance with Article 90, subsection II of the Constitution of the Republic, the decision was made to release 2,010 convicted individuals through a pardon approved by the Cuban government.

This humanitarian and sovereign gesture followed a careful analysis of the nature of the crimes committed, the good behavior maintained in prison, the completion of a significant portion of the sentence, and the health status of those involved.

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