But his response only underscored the schisms between himself and Obama . " Did you ask if we had political prisoners ? Give me a list of political prisoners and I will release them immediately , " Castro said defensively when asked by CNN 's Jim Acosta why his government was incarcerating movement.transportperson.preventexit dissidents . Unaccustomed to press conferences , Castro at first appeared confused at whether the question was directed to him and later asked for it to be repeated as he juggled the headphones he wore to hear its translation . Later , Castro delivered a litany of areas where he said the U.S. was failing , from inadequate health care to lower pay for women .

But his response only underscored the schisms between himself and Obama . " Did you ask if we had political prisoners ? Give me a list of political prisoners and I will release them immediately , " Castro said defensively when asked by CNN 's Jim Acosta why his government was incarcerating justice.arrestjaildetain.arrestjaildetain dissidents . Unaccustomed to press conferences , Castro at first appeared confused at whether the question was directed to him and later asked for it to be repeated as he juggled the headphones he wore to hear its translation . Later , Castro delivered a litany of areas where he said the U.S. was failing , from inadequate health care to lower pay for women .