Cuba unexpectedly pardons 2,010 prisoners including women and elderly

The Cuban government announced an unexpected amnesty for 2,010 prisoners, including women and elderly inmates. The pardons come as the Caribbean island nation faces a severe economic crisis marked by widespread shortages, inflation, and ongoing protests against the communist government's handling of basic services and freedoms. However, Havana has not provided clear answers about whether any political prisoners are included in the amnesty, raising questions about the scope and motivation behind the decision amid mounting domestic and international pressure over human rights concerns.