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Venezuela frees five Spanish detainees amid post-Maduro transition

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In a 'unilateral peace gesture' following Nicolás Maduro's ouster, Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez ordered the release of five Spanish nationals previously highlighted in diplomatic efforts—including two Basques, a Canary Islander sailor, a Valencian resident, and a Spanish-Venezuelan activist—who are now en route to Spain.