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January 14, 2026

Interim Venezuelan Government Releases at Least Four U.S. Citizens Imprisoned in the Country
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The interim Venezuelan government, led by Delcy Rodríguez, has released
at least four U.S. citizens who were imprisoned in Venezuela. A number
of other prisoners have also been released, including Venezuelan
opposition figures and activists. The Venezuelan human rights group Foro
Penal said, as of Tuesday, at least 56 people, detained in Venezuela
reportedly for political reasons, had been released in recent days.

In more related news, oil imports from Venezuela to China are expected
to plummet starting in February, as the U.S. has claimed control of
Venezuela's reserves and imposed a naval blockade on Venezuela.


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