politics
May 10, 2026
Nahuel Gallo denounced torture and mock executions during his detention in Venezuela
Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo recounts the torture and mock executions he suffered during his 448-day detention in a Venezuelan prison.
TL;DR
- Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo reported being subjected to electric prod torture, beatings, and mock executions during his 448-day detention in Venezuela.
- Gallo's detention was reportedly triggered by private conversations on his phone criticizing the Venezuelan government.
- He described harsh detention conditions, including isolation, and alleged torture methods like being held in a "time chamber" without furniture and being exposed to pepper spray.
- Gallo believes he was a political prisoner and was named on a Venezuelan television program as being detained for espionage.