Controversy Surrounds Release of Convicted Murderer in U.S.-Venezuela Prisoner Swap

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Dahud Hanid Ortiz, a convicted murderer with a criminal past in Spain, was released from Venezuelan prison and brought to the U.S. as part of a prisoner swap negotiated by the Trump administration, despite some officials knowing of his criminal history; his release has caused concern among victims' families and raises questions about the handling of detainees.
Topics:nation#criminal-conviction#dahud-hanid-ortiz#prisoner-swap#trump-administration#venezuela#world
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