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Argentina Confirms Release of Gustavo Rivara From Detention in Venezuela

The move follows initial prisoner releases tied to a proposed amnesty in Venezuela during a political transition.

Overview

  • Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said Rivara is free and presented himself at Argentina’s embassy in Colombia, where he received consular assistance and new documentation.
  • The legal NGO Foro Penal confirmed the excarceration, reporting Rivara had been held arbitrarily since January 1, 2025, reportedly at El Helicoide with signs of psychosocial deterioration.
  • Buenos Aires reiterated its demand for the immediate release of Nahuel Gallo and Germán Giuliani, who remain in Venezuelan custody, with Gallo reported at Rodeo I since December 2024.
  • Media and official reports note that Argentine-Venezuelan dual national Roberto Baldo also remains detained in Caracas.
  • Venezuelan authorities have announced an amnesty initiative to be debated by the National Assembly, as rights groups still count hundreds of political prisoners, including dozens of foreigners.