On October 13, 2025, Cuban citizen José Daniel Ferrer García, accompanied by his family, departed from Cuba to the United States. This move followed a formal request from the U.S. government and Ferrer García’s explicit consent, in accordance with the legal protocols established between the two nations. The decision was underpinned by a comprehensive evaluation by the Cuban Prosecutor’s Office, which considered Ferrer García’s legal status, adherence to due process, and the unique circumstances of his case. Earlier in January 2025, Ferrer García had been granted early release from a four-and-a-half-year prison sentence. However, this privilege was revoked in April 2025 due to repeated violations of court-mandated obligations as per the Criminal Enforcement Law and its Regulations. Subsequently, Ferrer García was placed under provisional detention by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, pending charges for a new crime. Upon completing the investigation, the Prosecutor’s Office modified the precautionary measure. The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the nation’s steadfast commitment to the rule of law, the protection of individual rights, the defense of sovereignty against defamation, and the maintenance of peace and constitutional order.
José Daniel Ferrer García leaves the country at the request of the U.S. government
