US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
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Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
BBC World
April 03, 2026
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US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
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US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
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