Biden Urged to Act as Americans Still Detained in Venezuela After Deadline Passes
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Two Americans, Eyvin Hernandez and Jerrel Kenemore, plead with Biden administration to secure their release from imprisonment in Venezuela after November 30th deadline passes
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Hernandez and Kenemore arrested in Venezuela in early 2022 and designated as wrongfully detained by U.S. State Department
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U.S. lifted some sanctions on Venezuela in October 2023 to encourage free elections, but warned sanctions could be reinstated if Americans not released
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Prisoner swap in October 2022 freed 7 Americans, but Hernandez was left behind and still imprisoned
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State Department says lack of progress "deeply concerning" and will announce next steps soon regarding Americans' release