US releases ally of Venezuela's president in swap for jailed Americans, AP learns
The deal represents the U.S. government's boldest bid to improve relations with the major oil-producing nation.
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The deal represents the U.S. government's boldest bid to improve relations with the major oil-producing nation.
The released prisoners include Joseph Cristella, Eyvin Hernandez, Jerrel Kenemore and Savoi Wright.
The United States released an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in exchange for 10 American detainees and a fugitive dubbed "Fat Leonard" in a sweeping prisoner swap deal between the rival governments on Wednesday.
Venezuela released 10 Americans, 21 Venezuelans — and extradited the man behind a brazen bribery scheme. In exchange, President Biden granted clemency to an an ally of leader Nicolas Maduro.
The deal represents the U.S. government's boldest bid to improve relations with the major oil-producing nation.