The Trump administration announced Tuesday that multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released. U.S. officials called the release an important step. Venezuelan officials stated the releases were a gesture for peace following a military operation. A human rights group confirmed 56 prisoners detained for political reasons were freed, criticizing a lack of transparency. Venezuela's government reported a higher figure of 400 releases but provided no evidence. This follows a July exchange where Venezuela freed 10 U.S. citizens for deported migrants.