The Cuban government announced that it had confirmed the pardon of 2010 prisoners as part of Holy Week celebrations.
“Elchi” reports that, according to reports in the Cuban press, the government stated that the decision was made in connection with Holy Week celebrations.
The statement reads: “This decision was made taking into account the good behavior and health of the prisoners. Among the 2010 pardoned prisoners are young people, women, adults over 60, those whose release date is approaching, foreigners living abroad, and Cuban citizens.”
The statement emphasizes that the list of pardoned individuals does not include persons convicted of sexual assault, violent crimes, murder, drug offenses, theft, animal slaughter, child abuse, and crimes against authority. It is also noted that the Cuban government has granted pardons to over 11,000 people since 2011.
Holy Week, or Passion Week, is considered the week in which Jesus Christ is believed to have suffered for humanity.
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