U.S. releases ally of Venezuela president in swap for jailed Americans
The Biden administration has released a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a swap for jailed Americans, the Associated Press has learned.
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The Biden administration has released a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a swap for jailed Americans, the Associated Press has learned.
The United States freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release of 10 Americans imprisoned in the South American country and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/the-us-has-released-an-ally-of-venezuelas-president-in-a-swap-for-jailed-americans-the-ap-learns/">Read More</a>
Ten Americans were released in the deal, but critics say release of Alex Saab shows that corrupt Venezuelan officials enjoy impunity
The deal represents the U.S. government’s boldest bid to improve relations with the major oil-producing nation and extract concessions from the self-proclaimed socialist leader.
The Biden administration has agreed to a complex deal with Venezuela that will see several Americans wrongfully detained return to their families, according to a senior administration official.