Cuba : Alan ##i is not among those who will be released . Cuban President Carlos Pérez says prisoners from 25 countries will be freed . The move shows the ` ` generosity and strength of the government , '' he says . The government cites the pope 's upcoming visit as a motivation for the release .
NEW : Alan Gross is not among those who will be pardoned . Cuban President Raul Castro says prisoners from 25 countries will be freed . The move shows the `` generosity and strength of the revolution , '' he says . The president cites the pope 's upcoming visit as a motivation for the release .