Transcription of the statements to the press by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. January 15, 2025
Yaira Jiménez Roig, general director of Press, Communication and Image: Thank you to the colleagues of the national press, to the colleagues of the foreign press, for being here. This appearance is being broadcast live on Cubavisión, Cubavisión Internacional, Cuban Radio, Canal Caribe, and also on the CubaMINREX YouTube channel. I am informed by my colleagues who are present, Minister, 32 journalists from 21 media outlets from 12 countries and, of course, colleagues from the national press. You have the floor.
Minister: Thank you very much for your assistance.
In the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025, the Cuban Government releases persons who are serving prison sentences.
Declaration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
As part of the close and fluid relations with the Vatican, the Government of Cuba has remained in touch with Pope Francis and his representatives and, as has occurred in the past, has kept His Holiness informed about the processes of review of the convictions and the release on imprisoned person, a practice that is common in our judicial system and has characterized the humanitarian record of the Revolution.
In the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025, the Cuban Government releases persons who are serving prison sentences.
Declaration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
As part of the close and fluid relations with the Vatican, the Government of Cuba has remained in touch with Pope Francis and his representatives and, as has occurred in the past, has kept His Holiness informed about the processes of review of the convictions and the release on imprisoned person, a practice that is common in our judicial system and has characterized the humanitarian record of the Revolution.