Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners After US Request
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Venezuela's government has released several jailed opposition members. The United States says it requested the prisoners' freedom.
The detainees were high-profile figures who opposed President Nicolás Maduro. Their release comes as the US increases diplomatic pressure on Venezuela's leadership.
In a related development, US President Donald Trump is preparing to meet with oil company executives. The White House meeting is scheduled for Friday.
Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves. The country's political and economic crisis has severely damaged its oil industry.