[3] On April 30, 2021 they were issued a measure of house arrest, but were transferred to El Helicoide after the extradition of Maduro-linked Colombian businessman Alex Saab in 2021, who was facing federal money laundering charges in the United States.
[4] On March 9, 2022, one of the Citgo Six was released following a meeting between US officials, including US Ambassador to Venezuela James B.
[7] On December 27, 2023 the Citgo Six were honored by Sylvester Turner for being exemplary members of the business community, for their moral, ethic and family values.
The mayor’s proclamation also honored the businessmen for being a great example of the American Dream, and for their resilience, determination, strong courage and faith to survive physical and psychological tortures of the brutal and extreme ordeal.
Mayor Turner also proclaimed that December 19 in the city of HOUSTON will be celebrated as “THE CITGO SIX DAY.” https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/houston-citgo-6-turner-18570949.php?cmpid=gsa-chron-result