Overview

• On July 10 a Miami magistrate ruled that Colate Vallejo-Nágera did not unlawfully detain his son and dismissed Rubio’s kidnapping allegations after his June 5 graduation.
• The judge lifted the passport seizure imposed in March, reinstating 14-year-old Andrea Nicolás’s travel rights for a summer visit to Spain.
• The dispute has spanned over a decade and involved parallel proceedings in U.S. and Spanish courts over custody, abuse claims and travel restrictions.
• All family members remain under a court order to continue specialized therapy to address emotional conflicts and safeguard the boy’s welfare.
• A definitive decision on permanent custody is still pending before a Florida court, prolonging the high-profile legal battle.