Cuba re-arrests two high-profile dissidents after Vatican prisoner release

Pope Francis's controversial deals and Cuba’s legal quandary continue to shape the fates of prominent activists Jose Daniel Ferrer and Felix Navarro, whose latest arrest marks a reversal of their release earlier this year in exchange for political concessions involving Biden and Trump. Both men were taken back into custody after violating parole terms, with charges including disorderly conduct, disrespect for authorities, and ties to U.S.-backed dissent, as detailed by Cuba’s highest court. The U.S., in its latest statement, condemned the arrests while Cuba continues to interact with activists at its embassy despite international criticism.