Rep. Tony Gonzales: On the Release of American Hostages from Venezuela

by: Gilbert Rodriguez
2023-12-20
Source: texasinsider
12/21/2023

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) by is licensed under

“Today, Americans who were wrongfully detained in Venezuela were released, and have arrived safely back on U.S. soil."

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (EL PASO, TEXAS) – Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the below statement following the release of Americans Eyvin Hernandez, Jerrel Kenemore, and Joseph Cristella, who were wrongfully detained in Venezuela.

“Today, Americans who were wrongfully detained in Venezuela were released, and have arrived safely back on U.S. soil. Among them were Eyvin Hernandez, Jerrel Kenemore, and Joseph Cristella, who had been wrongly imprisoned in Venezuela since last year by the Maduro regime,” said Congressman Tony Gonzales.

“Last week, I sent a letter with bipartisan support alongside members of the For Country Caucus urging the Biden administration to secure their release as soon as possible. I am grateful Eyvin, Jerrel, Joseph, and the other American hostages who were detained have made it home safely.”