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.

Nahuel Gallo denounced torture and mock executions during his detention in Venezuela

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.