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.

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