Following are the names of 53 political prisoners released as part of last month's historic deal between the United States and Cuba. Congress was provided a list, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. The Obama administration, which verified the release, announced Monday that these prisoners had been freed:
— Emilio Planas Robert
— Alexeis Vargas Martin
— Diango Vargas Martin
— Bianko Vargas Martin
— Ivan Fernandez Depestre
— Sonia Garro Alfonso
— Ramon Alejandro Munoz