Venezuela Releases Imprisoned Americans After Talks

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Gustavo Cardenas was released following a secret weekend visit to Venezuela by senior Biden administration officials. Also freed was Jorge Fernandez, who was arrested last year on what the White House described as "spurious charges" The release came hours after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro signaled an interest in improving relations with the Biden administration.

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BBC News

Venezuela releases two jailed US citizens after talks

The two were released just days after a high-level US delegation met President Nicolás Maduro.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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Reuters

Venezuela frees at least one American after talks with U.S.-sources

Venezuela released at least one jailed U.S. citizen on Tuesday, three people familiar with the matter said, in an apparent goodwill gesture toward the Biden administration following a visit to Caracas by a high-level U.S. delegation.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Venezuela releases two Americans in effort to improve relations amid energy crisis

Citgo’s Gustavo Cárdenas and Jorge Fernández released Tuesday while US representatives visited Caracas over the weekend

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

White House: Venezuela has freed 2 detained Americans

The Venezuelan government has freed two jailed Americans, including an oil executive imprisoned alongside colleagues for more than four years, as it seeks to improve relations with the Biden administration amid Russia's war with Ukraine, the White House announced Tuesday night.

4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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CBS Local

Senators Condemn US Meeting With Venezuela's Indicted Leader Nicolas Maduro; 2 Americans Freed

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The Independent

Venezuela releases two imprisoned Americans after diplomatic talks

Venezuela has released two imprisoned Americans in the wake of diplomatic talks between the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro and a US delegation.

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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