Venezuela to release 36 people in US prisoner swap

Venezuela's government is expected to release dozens of prisoners as part of an exchange deal with the US. President Nicholas Maduro plans to release up to 36 people, including 10 Americans in exchange for the release of Colombian businessman Alex Saab. Mr Saab is accused of shipping hundreds of millions of dollars via the United States. He's been granted clemency by President Biden and sent back to Venezuela as part of the exchange deal. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, at a press conference, said that obtaining the release of American prisoners has been a priority for America as well as a “priority when it comes to Venezuela.”