Today I met with family and friends of Eyvin Hernandez, a public defender from LA who's been unlawfully detained by the Venezuelan government since March of 2022. I told them I will work tirelessly to keep the Administration focused on bringing Eyvin back home to his family.
I met with @BringEyvinHome to discuss the continued push to secure Eyvin's release from wrongful detention in Venezuela. This angel belongs back in the City of Angels. I will continue to work with my @HouseForeign colleagues & the @StateDept to reunite him with his loved ones.
Another week has gone by and still no word from the Biden Admin about the wrongfully detained American citizens in #Venezuela. If the U.S. is easing sanctions on #Maduro's criminal regime, what benefit do we get?
Just spoke with Biden Administration officials to reiterate that any deal to ease sanctions on Venezuela MUST ensure the freeing of wrongfully detained Americans, including Eyvin Hernandez.
🚨 Chair @SenatorCardin Statement on Agreement on Venezuelan Elections🚨
“I welcome the agreement between the Unitary Platform and the Maduro regime as a first step towards restoring democracy in Venezuela,” said the Chair.
Read the full statement. ⬇️
https://t.co/E1DKqSwZAx
Eyvin, an innocent American and dedicated public servant, has suffered in a Venezuelan military prison for 19 agonizing months after being kidnapped in Colombia. 5/5
We are devastated, pained, and deeply disappointed in our president. When will we see Eyvin again? We, the Bring Eyvin Home Coalition and family, demand that President Biden and his administration prioritize the immediate release of hostages, including Eyvin Hernandez. 4/5
President Biden has refused to meet with Eyvin's family. Instead, this month he has chosen to prioritize oil interests and corporate profit over human lives by offering Venezuela a deal in sanctions relief without guaranteeing the release of innocent people like Eyvin. 3/5
Eyvin, an innocent American and dedicated public servant, has suffered in a Venezuelan military prison for 19 agonizing months after being kidnapped in Colombia. 2/5
We, the Bring Eyvin Home Coalition and family, demand that President Biden and his administration @SecBlinken@jakejsullivan@WHAAsstSecty@Cartajuanero prioritize the immediate release of hostages, including Los Angeles Public Defender Eyvin Hernandez. 1/5
Our deepest condolences are extended to the family & loved ones of Senator Dianne Feinstein. 💐 She was a pioneering leader, an advocate for equality, & took a stand against the wrongful detention of our beloved son, Eyvin Hernandez. May she rest in peace.
- Pedro Martinez