Venezuela frees 10 Americans as part of a prisoner exchange for Venezuelan detainees
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Venezuela has released 10 Americans in a prisoner exchange involving the Salvadoran government, which handed over Venezuelan detainees accused of gang affiliations. The U.S. State Department confirmed the Americans' return and welcomed the release of Venezuelan political prisoners. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele confirmed the exchange, stating it resulted from extensive negotiations with Venezuela and involved U.S. officials. Earlier, over 230 Venezuelan migrants were deported to El Salvador, with many prisoners alleging unlawful removals amid ongoing asylum claims.
Venezuela has freed 10 Americans as part of a larger prisoner exchange, with the U.S. welcoming their release along with Venezuelan detainees.
The exchange occurred after months of negotiations and involved the Salvadoran government handing over Venezuelans accused of gang affiliations.
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