Venezuela Frees Several Americans From Prison, U.S. Says
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Venezuela’s interim government has released several U.S. citizens imprisoned in the country, marking the first known American releases since a recent U.S. military raid in Caracas.
- The U.S. State Department welcomed the releases as a positive step by Venezuela’s interim authorities.
- At least three Americans were freed, including one held in a Caracas prison, though specific details about the individuals remain confidential.
- Human rights groups estimate that Venezuela still holds between 800 and 900 political prisoners, with the interim government pledging to release a significant number of detainees.
