Overview
- U.S. armed forces captured Nicolás Maduro early Saturday, according to reports, with the Venezuelan leader being moved toward U.S. custody.
- María Alexandra Gómez said she has had no contact with her husband, Nahuel Gallo, since his December 8, 2024 detention and voiced hope the development leads to releases of political prisoners.
- President Javier Milei said Argentina is redoubling efforts to repatriate Gallo, and the presidential office reaffirmed that Venezuela is responsible for his safety and demanded his immediate release.
- Argentina noted it has been a year since it brought Gallo’s case to the International Criminal Court, alleging enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention.
- Venezuela’s Public Ministry previously shared undated, unlocated images it said showed Gallo, and local reporting last month placed him at the El Rodeo 1 facility near Caracas, though his current status remains unverified.