Venezuela begins releasing American detainees amid goodwill gesture by interim authorities
TL;DR
Venezuela has begun releasing detained Americans as part of a government goodwill gesture, with a US official confirming some prisoners were freed but not disclosing names or numbers; this marks the first known American release since January. Rights groups say around 800 political prisoners exist and about 50 have been released to date; Trump hailed the step on Truth Social while critics warn that releases do not guarantee broader political freedom.
- Trump administration says Venezuela has released jailed US citizens BBC
- Interim Venezuelan government frees at least 4 Americans CNN
- Venezuela live updates: Multiple detained Americans released, State Department says ABC News
- Venezuela’s top lawmaker says more than 400 prisoners have been released Al Jazeera
- Jailed Venezuelan politician's son says Trump shouldn't be 'fooled' by pledge of prisoner releases BBC
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