Government of the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro plans release up to 36 peopleincluding 12 Americans, in exchange for release government in Washington Maduro allyThis was announced on Wednesday by a high-ranking source in Venezuela.

Maduro ally – Colombian businessman Alex Saabthe source said. US prosecutors accused Saab of withdraw about 350 million dollars from Venezuela through the United States in a plan that included bribes to officials government of Venezuela. He denies the charge.

Administration of the American President Joe Biden eased sanctions against Venezuela in October in response to the government’s agreement to celebrate fair elections in 2024.

But White House said in recent weeks that she is ready “Pause” mitigation of sanctions, if there were no progress in releasing prisoners.

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While these releases could be seen as Maduro’s step towards US demands, Saab’s return will mark victory for Maduro. Saab has not yet been convicted and was previously considered his return to Venezuela is unlikely.

Washington has given the Venezuelan government until November 30 to lift the ban on opposition candidates from holding public office and begin releasing political and American prisoners. “unfairly detained” to avoid reinstatement of sanctions.

Venezuela allows opposition candidates to appeal its bans but had made little progress on releasing prisoners until Wednesday.

Maduro plans to hold the event later on Wednesday, although the government has not provided details.

Associated Press reported on Wednesday that The USA has already released Saab.