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State Department condemns arrests of Cuban dissidents and urges release of political prisoners
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The State Department spokesman strongly condemned arrests in Cuba of dissidents including José Daniel Ferrer and Felix Navarro and called for the release of hundreds of political prisoners, urging respect for human rights.
A State Department spokesperson strongly condemned the arrests in Cuba of high‑profile dissidents José Daniel Ferrer and Félix Navarro and called for the immediate release of “the hundreds of unjustly detained political prisoners and prisoners of conscience that the Cuban regime holds.”
The remarks followed a reporter’s question noting that Ferrer was arrested for allegedly violating parole three months after being released under a Vatican‑brokered agreement. The spokesperson said the department “strongly condemn[s] the brutal treatment and unjust detention” of the named dissidents and reiterated the call for broader releases.
The spokesperson did not provide additional consular or operational details and did not characterize any change in U.S. diplomatic status toward Cuba beyond that strong condemnation.
The comment came during the press briefing that reviewed Secretary Rubio’s first 100 days.
