The release of ten Americans by the Venezuelan regime included Dahud Hanid Ortiz, a triple murderer. Ortiz gained U.S. citizenship but was sentenced in Venezuela for a 2016 crime. His release raised concerns as he was not a political prisoner. The deal involved a three-way agreement among the U.S., Venezuela, and El Salvador resulting in the release of Venezuelans from a mega-jail. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio celebrated the release and acknowledged the efforts made to secure the freedom of all detained Americans.
The release involved a swap deal between the Trump administration, the Maduro administration, and the administration of El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, resulting in significant political implications.
Among the ten Americans released was Dahud Hanid Ortiz, a triple murderer who had escaped to Venezuela after committing his crimes, eliciting concerns over the nature of the releases.
Foro Penal, a Venezuelan NGO focused on human rights, confirmed that Ortiz, who was not a political prisoner, was part of those released, raising questions on the criteria for release.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio celebrated the release, affirming the freedom of all wrongfully detained Americans in Venezuela, highlighting successful diplomatic efforts.
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