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Venezuela Frees Four Americans Amid Political Prisoner Crisis

1/14/2026

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The interim government of Venezuela released at least four Americans, with a United States Department of State team assisting.
The State Department welcomed the move.
Between 800 and 900 political prisoners remain detained.
This was the first known release since Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
Bloomberg initially reported the release, with details about the freed individuals not yet available.

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Story summary

The interim government of Venezuela released at least four Americans, with a United States Department of State team assisting.
The State Department welcomed the move.
Between 800 and 900 political prisoners remain detained.
This was the first known release since Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
Bloomberg initially reported the release, with details about the freed individuals not yet available.