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Venezuela frees six US men

Feb 02, 2025

Caracas [Venezuela], February 2: Venezuela has freed six US detainees after talks in Caracas between President Nicolas Maduro and a senior Trump administration official.
The release of the men was announced on social media by Donald Trump and his special envoy, Richard Grenell. Their names have not been made public. Grenell - who published online a photo of the six on board his plane - said they had spoken by phone to President Trump to thank him.
Earlier, the White House had called on Venezuela to release what it called "US hostages" - as well as agreeing to receive Venezuelan criminals deported by the US - or face consequences. At least nine people with US citizenship or residency are believed to be among over 2,200 detained by Venezuelan authorities following nationwide protests over the disputed July 2024 election results, in which Nicolas Maduro claimed victory.
Source: Qatar Tribune

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