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Trump order leaves Cuba prisoner deal in limbo


Published on 2025-01-21 20:40:39 - Reuters
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  • Karen Vasquez, 44, walked out of jail in Cuba on Sunday, part of a deal brokered by the Vatican under which the Biden administration would loosen sanctions on the communist-run island, while Havana would release more than 500 people from its jails who are considered political prisoners by Washington.

The article from Reuters discusses the uncertainty surrounding a prisoner exchange deal between the United States and Cuba following an executive order by former U.S. President Donald Trump. This order, which was aimed at tightening sanctions against Cuba, has left the fate of a potential prisoner swap in limbo. The deal, which was reportedly close to being finalized, involved the release of American prisoners held in Cuba in exchange for Cubans detained in the U.S. The Trump administration's last-minute policy changes, including the re-designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, have complicated diplomatic relations and negotiations. The incoming Biden administration has not yet clarified its stance on this issue, leaving the future of the prisoner exchange uncertain as of early 2025.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-order-leaves-cuba-prisoner-deal-limbo-2025-01-22/ ]