A group of 10 Americans freed in a hostage exchange with Venezuela included a U.S. Navy sailor and a water sports fan, reports say. When contacted for comment, the U.S. State Department told Newsweek on Saturday that for privacy reasons, the individuals would not be identified nor their cases disclosed.

"Until today, more Americans were wrongfully held in Venezuela than any other country in the world."Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. More: The shadowy rise of Donald Trump's favorite president: Nayib Bukele "I want to thank my team at the @StateDep & especially President @nayibbukele for helping secure an agreement for the release of all of our American detainees,