US official says Venezuela freeing Americans in 'important step'Listen to this articleMany people in Venezuela were jailed for taking part in protests over the country's 2024 elections, in which Nicolas Maduro was declared the victor despite widespread allegations of vote-rigging. WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Venezuela on Tuesday started freeing jailed Americans, said a US official, who hailed the move by the country's interim leadership following Washington's ouster of former-president Nicolas Maduro. "We welcome the release of detained Americans in Venezuela. This is an important step in the right direction by the interim authorities," a US State Department official said on condition of anonymity. The social network was once again accessible, more than a year after users were blocked by deposed president Maduro.

Source: Bangkok Post January 14, 2026 19:20 UTC