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.

Despite Venezuela releasing U.S. prisoners in exchange, Harper said the decision to release the Venezuelans was “made solely by the government of El Salvador."