Families Urge President Trump to Prioritize Americans Detained in Venezuela

Americans Wrongfully Detained in Venezuela

• 💡 An art mural in Washington, D.C. features 11 American citizens that the U.S. government states are wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad.
• 📌 Scott Sinclair and Cristian Castaneda, family members of two detained U.S. military veterans, share their experiences.

Detainment and Lack of Information

• 💔 Scott's son, Joseph, a combat veteran, was detained in November and his family only learned of it in February, with no knowledge of his current whereabouts.
• ❓ Joseph was reportedly abducted near the Colombian border while visiting a friend's family, but the circumstances of his abduction remain unclear.
• 📍 Cristian's brother, Wilbert, detained last August, is believed to be in Caracas, with the last known location being a military installation on January 31st.

Accusations and Advocacy

• ⚖️ The Venezuelan government claims Wilbert was part of a plot to assassinate President Maduro, an accusation the U.S. government and Wilbert's family categorically deny.
• 🗣️ Cristian states that Maduro frequently uses false accusations and sham trials as a form of hostage diplomacy.
• 🇺🇸 Both families are actively advocating by meeting with members of Congress and the State Department to prioritize the release of these detainees.

Messages to President Trump

• 📞 Scott and Cristian directly address President Trump, highlighting his past efforts to bring hostages home and urging him to make Americans detained in Venezuela a priority.
• 📢 They express a need for more media attention and public statements from leaders regarding this issue.
• 🙏 The families are seeking proof of life for their loved ones and are hopeful for their safe return.