Venezuela frees six Americans after Trump envoy’s visit

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, right, shaking hands with President Donald Trump’s special envoy Richard Grenell at the presidential palace in Caracas. Picture: Venezuelan Presidential Press Office/AP

Six Americans who had been detained in Venezuela were freed by the government of President Nicolas Maduro after he met with a Trump administration official on Friday.

US President Donald Trump and his envoy for special missions Richard Grenell announced the release of the six men on social media.