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Families Urge Vatican to Free Argentines Detained in Venezuela

1/24/2026

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The families of two Argentines detained in Venezuela appealed to the Vatican to expedite their release.
They delivered a petition to Pope Leo and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, urging immediate action to protect the detainees’ well-being.
Venezuela started releasing some detainees while many political prisoners remain jailed amid ongoing tensions.
Alexandra Gomez, the wife of Nahuel Agustín Gallo, highlighted the ongoing plight of many missing individuals.

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The families of two Argentines detained in Venezuela appealed to the Vatican to expedite their release.
They delivered a petition to Pope Leo and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, urging immediate action to protect the detainees’ well-being.
Venezuela started releasing some detainees while many political prisoners remain jailed amid ongoing tensions.
Alexandra Gomez, the wife of Nahuel Agustín Gallo, highlighted the ongoing plight of many missing individuals.