In a significant diplomatic move, Venezuela has freed 10 American nationals in exchange for hundreds of Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador. The swap highlights ongoing negotiations between the U.S., Venezuela, and El Salvador, as families of those released express both joy and concern over the implications of the exchange. The deal also includes the release of various individuals, including a makeup artist and others described as political prisoners. U.S. officials, including a special envoy, have been actively involved in the negotiations, framing the release as a path to foster goodwill and friendship with the Bukele administration in El Salvador. The situation remains tense, with critics voicing concerns over the implications of such deals and the treatment of asylum seekers caught in the crossfire.