Cuba pardons 2,000 prisoners

Emotional scenes were recorded outside Cuban prisons as families reunited with newly freed relatives.

While authorities cited good behavior and health conditions for the pardons, analysts suggest the move is a response to intensifying pressure from the Trump administration.

The island is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, though a Russian oil tanker was recently allowed to reach the island after Trump eased restrictions.

The release of political prisoners remains a key point of contention in the strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Havana.