As family and friends of Eyvin Hernandez, an American in Venezuelan custody, we are grateful and salute President Biden Joe Biden for his courage in making a tough decision in order to bring seven U.S. nationals back into the arms of their friends and family. /1

We know what it is like to long for the freedom and safety of a loved one and we look forward to the day that Eyvin is returned to us. We ask President Biden Joe Biden to double his efforts to return Eyvin home, and all U.S. nationals unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad. /2

We support our government’s efforts for humanitarian prisoner exchanges because it brings our loved ones languishing in foreign custody back to their communities in the U.S. /3 U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Roger D. Carstens Secretary Antony Blinken Department of State Joshua A. Geltzer Jake Sullivan Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell Bring Our Families Home Campaign

With respect to the 7 Americans released from Venezuelan custody, Eyvin’s mother states, “Our family is relieved and overjoyed for the families of the Americans who were freed from Venezuela. They deserve to hold their loved ones in their arms after so many years.” Cont. /4

Eyvin’s mother cont.: “These families have not only been advocates for their loved ones but for all Americans wrongfully detained. We are grateful for their advocacy and support during this difficult time for our family.” /5 Bring Our Families Home Campaign CITGO6 COALITION Jasmin Khan Trudy Rutherford

Although we are devastated that Eyvin was not among those ordered released, Eyvin himself is elated over the news that President Biden Joe Biden has obtained the release of the seven Americans in Venezuelan custody. /6

One of those Americans, Mr. Osman Khan was Eyvin’s best friend while in custody. Eyvin wants Osman to know he is happy that Mr. Khan is finally free. /7 Jasmin Khan