From Hero to Villain: My True Story of the Citgo 6

In the midst of rising political tensions between the USA and Venezuela, my 5 colleagues and I, executives of Citgo Petroleum, received an urgent call to travel to Caracas.

As the CEO, I was poised and ready to get retired after more than three decades of a successful career in the oil and gas industry.

But what was meant to be a routine business trip on November 21, 2017, quickly spiraled into a nightmare.

We were falsely accused as American spies, accused of treason, corruption, and embezzlement, we—the Citgo 6—found ourselves caught in a geopolitical storm between the US and Venezuela

For nearly five years, we endured the harrowing experience of being political pawns, subjected to physical and mental torture, and held hostage in Venezuela.

My memoir, From Hero to Villain: My True Story of the Citgo 6, is not just an account of these dark days, but a tale of resilience, love, and unyielding faith.

With the help of my courageous wife, we smuggled over 1,000 secret letters to each other over three years, maintaining our hope and connection through a secret code—a poignant and desperate act reminiscent of Anne Frank's diary.

Our story is one of peril and perseverance, where love and faith triumphed over despair.

Our ordeal echoes the profound search for meaning depicted in Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning."

Despite the immense hardship and suffering, we discovered inner strength and spiritual growth, which ultimately guided us through the darkest of times.

On October 1, 2022, our ordeal came to an end with a dramatic prisoner swap between the US government and Venezuela, involving us and the nephews of the Venezuelan dictator.

But the story doesn't end there.

My experience has transformed me into a vocal advocate against hostage diplomacy, working with various foundations to support hostages and their families, and pushing for legislative changes to ensure they receive the support they need.

Now i am a leadership and resilience coach and motivational and leadership speaker,

I share my journey to inspire others, proving that no matter the hardship, with love, hope, and faith in God, any situation can be survived.

Discover the gripping true story of resilience and transformation in "From Hero to Villain: My True Story of the Citgo 6".

Prepare to be captivated by a tale of unimaginable hardship, indomitable spirit, and the power of faith. Buy now and embark on a journey that will leave you inspired and awestruck.

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