"U.S. and Venezuela Reach Historic Prisoner Swap Deal, Including Extradition of 'Fat Leonard' and Release of Maduro Ally"

The Biden administration has reached a prisoner swap deal with Venezuela, securing the release of a group of Americans and Venezuelans held in the country, as well as the extradition of "Fat Leonard," a fugitive involved in a bribery conspiracy in the U.S. Navy. In exchange, President Biden granted clemency to Alex Saab, a Maduro ally arrested for money laundering. The deal, brokered by Qatar, involved top officials from both countries and comes after months of negotiations. The release of the Americans is seen as a positive step towards fair elections in Venezuela in 2024.