Richard Grenell, an outspoken ally of Trump who serves in a broad role as envoy for special missions, traveled to Caracas to speak to Maduro as the new administration vows to push a hard line.

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

On Friday, Trump’s envoy for special missions Ric Grenell met with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas to discuss his country accepting violent criminals deported from the United States.

There was no need to send someone to Caracas." The dispute over the election results sparked nationwide protests. More than 2,200 people were arrested during and after the demonstrations.

There was no need to send someone to Caracas.” The dispute over the election results sparked nationwide protests. More than 2,200 people were arrested during and after the demonstrations.

Trump’s announcement came a day after his special missions envoy met with Maduro in Caracas. Richard Grenell returned from the visit with six Americans who had been detained in the aftermath of ...