Cuba frees prisoners ahead of visit by US official

Cuba says it's freed more than two dozen political prisoners.

The move is believed to be part of an agreement reached in December with the US to normalize relations between the two countries.

US Assistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson is expected to meet with Cuban officials later this month to discuss the reestablishment of diplomatic ties.

Steve Mort reports.

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