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Venezuela releases jailed Americans in deal that also frees migrants deported to El Salvador by US

VENEZUELA, JUL 18 – Venezuela freed 10 Americans in a diplomatic swap securing the return of over 200 Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador under the Trump administration's immigration policies.

  • On Friday, Venezuelan authorities released 10 Americans in a swap for scores of migrants deported months ago to El Salvador.
  • President Nicolás Maduro framed the deal as a diplomatic achievement, noting it advances U.S. efforts to repatriate Americans and fulfills a proposal from El Salvador.
  • Over 200 Venezuelan migrants were released from a Salvadoran prison, supported by a $6 million payment by the United States to house them.
  • Amid criticism, officials defended the deal’s rapid execution, while Rubio thanked Trump and Bukele for securing the release of Americans.
  • Reaffirming core backing, Maduro signals his firm hold over Venezuelan politics, demonstrating his enduring power despite questions of legitimacy.
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Venezuela released ten North American prisoners in exchange for the return of 252 Venezuelans prisoners in El Salvador. Marco Rubio says there are no North Americans illegally detained in Venezuela.

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US, Venezuela and El Salvador exchange prisoners. Ten US citizens are released from Venezuela. In return, Venezuelans deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador return to their homeland.

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arcamax.com broke the news in on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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