The desperation of the family of the Argentine lawyer detained in Venezuela

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The family of an Argentine lawyer detained in Venezuela since May is voicing deep concern, as they have had no news of him since December 21. His wife revealed that he was arrested for having an Argentine accent. The testimony underscores the uncertainty and fear over his whereabouts.

An Argentine lawyer has been detained in Venezuela since May, according to his family's testimony published by TN. The lawyer's wife recounted that authorities arrested him because of his Argentine accent, a detail that highlights regional tensions.

Since December 21, the family has received no information about his condition or location. 'We don't know anything,' the family stated in a video shared on Instagram and covered by TN, reflecting their growing desperation.

This case illustrates the challenges faced by Argentine citizens in Venezuela, amid complicated diplomatic relations between the two countries. The family urgently seeks answers from Venezuelan and Argentine authorities to clarify the lawyer's situation.

(Photo and video: TN/Instagram.com/giuliani.abogado)

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