Cuba releases prominent dissident from prison
- Cuba released prominent dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer from prison after 3 years on January 17, 2025, as part of a deal with the Biden administration and the Vatican.
- The Biden administration lifted the U.S. Designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, which enabled the release of about 553 prisoners, many of whom were political prisoners.
- Ferrer stated, "I am fine, surrounded by family and friends," after his release and emphasized the importance of continuing the struggle for freedom and democracy.
- His release is part of a broader context where the incoming Trump administration could reverse the Biden administration's decisions regarding Cuba.
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