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Venezuela released seven long-imprisoned Americans after President Biden agreed to grant clemency to two nephews of the country's first lady.

Saturday, October 1, 2022 5:42 PM ET

The two Venezuelans had been convicted on drug charges. A senior administration official called Mr. Biden's action to grant clemency "a tough decision and a painful decision," but said it was the only way to convince Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to release the Americans.

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