Summary
Venezuela released 10 American citizens in exchange for several Venezuelan detainees held in El Salvador. The exchange involved people accused of being part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, with the arrangement aided by U.S. and Salvadoran officials.
Key Facts
- Venezuela freed 10 Americans as part of a prisoner swap with El Salvador.
- The exchange also included Venezuelan nationals previously deported from the U.S. to El Salvador.
- The released Venezuelans were accused of being members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
- The U.S. and Salvadoran governments announced the exchange.
- Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele confirmed his country's role in handing over the Venezuelans.
- The U.S. had earlier deported many of these Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act.
- Some deported individuals were in ongoing asylum cases in the U.S.
- The situation developed after "months of negotiations" according to Bukele.
