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Venezuela Frees Foreign Nationals Amid U.S. Diplomacy Shift

1/17/2026

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Venezuela released several foreign nationals, including Czech, Hungarian, Dutch, and German citizens, after the United States (U.S.) capture of former President Nicolas Maduro.
The Czech foreign ministry reported that a Czech citizen was imprisoned without charges.
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka confirmed the release after negotiations.
The U.S. State Department announced the release of Americans, signaling improved ties with Venezuela's interim government led by Delcy Rodriguez.

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Venezuela released several foreign nationals, including Czech, Hungarian, Dutch, and German citizens, after the United States (U.S.) capture of former President Nicolas Maduro.
The Czech foreign ministry reported that a Czech citizen was imprisoned without charges.
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka confirmed the release after negotiations.
The U.S. State Department announced the release of Americans, signaling improved ties with Venezuela's interim government led by Delcy Rodriguez.