![]() They face corruption charges believed to be false, and Cruz believes the Venezuelan government is holding them as diplomatic bargaining chips. Zambrano and five other CITGO employees were summoned to Venezuela in November 2017 for a meeting with CITGO's parent company. But it is far from enough, and here, too, we must redouble our efforts to ensure their full release to ensure they can come home to America." In his speech before the Senate, Cruz mentioned the fact that the CITGO 6 have been released from prison but are not yet free men. They all seem to be doing pretty well, but needless to say it's been really difficult for them." So, they're just trying to get used to the big change in their environment. "They spent two years with the same six people in very terrible, cramped conditions. "What we've gathered from the men is that they're very much in a state of transition," Zambrano Hill said. The CITGO 6 were moved from a prison basement to house arrest earlier this month. "House arrest is excellent, but that is not the same as real freedom." "What I hope comes out of the speech is that it's a very clear message to the people who are holding my family hostage and captive that they haven't fooled us," Gabriela Zambrano Hill said. ![]() Ted Cruz spoke before the full Senate on Wednesday demanding their release.Ĭorpus Christi resident Alirio Zambrano is one of six CITGO employees who has been imprisoned by the Venezuelan government for more than two years. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - The daughter of Alirio Zambrano said Thursday she's grateful that Sen.
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