The United States has freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release of 10 Americans imprisoned in the South American country and the extradition of a fugitive defense contractor. That contractor is known as “Fat Leonard” and he's at the center of a massive Pentagon bribery scandal. The deal represents the U.S. government’s boldest bid to improve relations with the major oil-producing nation and extract concessions from Maduro. The largest release of American prisoners in Venezuela’s history comes weeks after the Biden administration agreed to suspend some sanctions. That step followed a commitment by Maduro and an opposition faction to work toward free and fair conditions for the 2024 presidential election.
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The Biden administration has released a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a swap for jailed Americans, the Associated Press has learned.
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