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Argentina Seeks U.S. Help as Family of Detained Gendarme Nahuel Gallo Awaits Word

Officials report no verified contact or confirmed location for Gallo despite heightened expectations following Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces.

Overview

  • Buenos Aires says it has stepped up diplomacy with Washington and views potential prisoner releases as part of a possible transition scenario, though outcomes remain unconfirmed.
  • Government sources told local media they have received no update on whether Gallo was moved and believe he remains in El Rodeo I, a prison linked to severe abuses.
  • María Alexandra Gómez, Gallo’s wife, voiced cautious hope for his return and urged the liberation of political detainees, noting he has never been allowed a call with his son.
  • The Presidency and Foreign Ministry reiterated demands for Gallo’s immediate release and stated Venezuela bears international responsibility for his safety.
  • A former fellow inmate described torture and incommunicado conditions at El Rodeo I, as Argentina points to prior filings before the International Criminal Court to contest Gallo’s detention.