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The government said it was a "unilateral gesture" to maintain peace; families of those imprisoned have been calling for their release.
President Trump says he has canceled "the previously expected second Wave of Attacks" on Venezuela. He is meeting with oil industry executives at the White House Friday.
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Two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that the Coast Guard, supported by the Navy, were the process of seizing the Olina oil tanker.
Trump said that due to Venezuela's "cooperation," he has "cancelled the previously expected second Wave of Attacks" against the foreign country.
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods said on Friday the U.S. oil major is ready to evaluate a potential return to Venezuela in what would be a stunning development after its assets in the South American country were nationalized nearly 20 years ago.