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Venezuela has freed some American citizens from prison, US official says

January 14, 2026

Venezuela has released multiple American citizens detained in the country, a move described by the U. S. State Department as an important step by the interim authorities. The exact number of released individuals has not been confirmed, but reports suggest at least four Americans were freed recently, marking the first known release since a U. S.

Rows of people hold a vigil calling for the release of prisoners in Venezuela

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Venezuela has released multiple American citizens from detention.
The U. S. State Department welcomed the release as a positive development.
At least four Americans were reported to have been released recently.
This marks the first known release of Americans since a U. S. military operation against Maduro in January.
The UN reports about 50 prisoners have been released, amid a larger estimate of 800 political prisoners.

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Venezuela has freed some American citizens from prison, US official says

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