Peruvian citizen Arturo Gal'lino Rullier, who had been detained in Venezuela since November 29, 2025, was released Friday by Venezuelan authorities.
At his own request, he was transferred to Puerto Rico aboard a United States government aircraft under U.S. consular protection, the
Peruvian Foreign Affairs Ministry reported.
The compatriot, who also holds U.S. nationality by naturalization, was detained at his residence on Margarita Island and later transferred to the "Rodeo I" Prison in Caracas.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry became aware of the case after a friend of his informed the consular office in Caracas.
In light of this situation, the Ministry instructed the Peruvian Embassy in Brasilia to contact Brazil's Foreign Affairs Ministry in order to request information through Peru's Interests Section in the Venezuelan capital.
On Friday, the United States Embassy in Bogota, which is responsible for affairs related to Venezuela, confirmed that the citizen had been released and transferred out of the country.
This followed efforts undertaken by the U.S. government, for which Peru's Foreign Affairs Ministry expressly conveys its gratitude.
The Peruvian Foreign Affairs Ministry welcomes the compatriot's release, as well as reiterates its firm commitment to the protection and assistance of fellow citizens abroad.
Likewise, the Peruvian government agency reaffirms that it will continue to undertake its utmost diplomatic and consular efforts to secure the release of the last Peruvian citizen still held at the "La Crisalida" detention center.
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