Washington, Jan. 14 -- At least four Americans have been freed by the interim Venezuelan government, CNN reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.
A US State Department team traveled to Venezuela to help with the release, the first known release, since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, of US citizens imprisoned in Venezuela, CNN said on Tuesday, citing a senior State Department official.
"We welcome the release of detained Americans in Venezuela," a State Department spokesperson said, adding that it is "an important step in the right direction by the interim authorities."The Venezuelan Penitentiary Services Ministry stated on Monday that Venezuela had released 116 prisoners, accused of violating the constitutio...