St. Clair's request to visit the White House was denied by the Secret Service due to outstanding warrants from his criminal history unveiling serious legal concerns.
Machado insists that the Maduro government was caught unawares and dismissed the versions provided by Minister of the Interior and Justice Diosdado Cabello.
"However, I want to propose a humanitarian agreement that includes the repatriation of 100% of the 252 Venezuelans who were deported, in exchange for the release and surrender of an identical number (252) of the thousands of political prisoners you hold."
Band leader Alberto âBetoâ Montenegro expressed sadness over attacks from Venezuelan leader Maduro but remained determined to keep playing music for those longing for home.