Cuba's government has announced that it will free 2,010 prisoners, marking the largest such release in years. The decision was made based on the inmates' good conduct, their health status, and the nature of their crimes. The prisoners were mostly young people, women, people over 60 years old, and foreigners. The announcement was made without mentioning the US in its announcement. The US has been increasing pressure on Cuba, leading to the country's economic crisis and increasing dependence on oil. The Cuban government is running out of its remaining oil, which is used to power vehicles and generate electricity, exacerbating a long-running energy crisis.