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

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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Desperate video plea by detained Argentine lawyer Germán Giuliani from Venezuelan prison cell, highlighting fears for his life.
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Video of Argentine detained in Venezuela raises concerns

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Argentine lawyer Germán Giuliani, detained in Venezuela since May 2025, recorded a video shortly after his arrest denying charges of terrorism and narcotrafficking, and expressing fear for his life. The footage, recently released, shows his desperation and plea for help from Argentine diplomacy and international organizations. His wife, Virginia Rivero, confirmed the video's authenticity and renewed the call for his release.

Following Nahuel Gallo's release from Venezuelan prison after 448 days, his wife María Alexandra Gómez described the harsh conditions he endured, including just one hour of sunlight daily. Virginia, wife of still-detained Germán Giuliani, expressed optimism inspired by the case and ongoing contacts with Argentine officials.

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Human rights defenders confirmed that Roberto Baldo, an Argentine-Venezuelan entrepreneur, is the fourth Argentine detained in Venezuela since late 2024. His daughters, Camila and Paulina Baldo, expressed their anguish over the uncertainty of his release amid recent releases of political prisoners. Patricia Bullrich demanded their prompt freedom along with other compatriots.

Continuing releases after Nicolás Maduro's US detention (see prior coverage), US Ambassador to Argentina Peter Lamelas demanded freedom for Venezuelan political prisoners and thanked President Javier Milei, Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio for support. This follows announcements of unilateral releases, though opposition questions progress, as Venezuela frees more foreigners.

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Argentine police carried out a detention order against Galvarino Apablaza, former FPMR leader prosecuted as the intellectual author of Senator Jaime Guzmán's murder, but did not find him at his home on Wednesday. The incident coincides with the 35th anniversary of the crime. Chilean authorities are coordinating with Argentina to locate him and proceed with extradition.

Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo, detained in Venezuela since December 2024, started a hunger strike at El Rodeo I prison to be included in the recent amnesty. His wife confirmed the action, joined by about 200 political prisoners. The International Red Cross visited the facility on Sunday.

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Argentina's government offered a 20 million peso reward for information on Galvarino Sergio Apablaza Guerra, named as the intellectual author of senator Jaime Guzmán's murder 35 years ago. Apablaza evaded capture on Wednesday and recently lost his political refugee status. Chilean president José Antonio Kast will travel to Argentina this Sunday to discuss the case with Javier Milei.

 

 

 

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