Yalitza del Valle García, the mother-in-law of Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo, took a bold step to seek answers regarding her son-in-law's well-being by confronting Venezuelan congressmen at a National Assembly meeting in Caracas. She presented a picture of Gallo and implored the parliamentarians for information on his legal status. This encounter underscores the grim reality of Gallo's situation, as he has been detained by the Maduro regime for over 14 months, a period that his family has denounced as a case of enforced disappearance.

Nahuel Gallo was apprehended on December 8, 2024, at San Antonio del Táchira while entering Venezuela for a family reunion. García reported that Gallo had all the necessary documents, including an invitation letter sanctioned by her as an attorney, for his visit to Puerto La Cruz. Her determination to raise awareness about her son-in-law's plight highlights the complexities and dangers faced by those crossing borders in politically charged scenarios, particularly between Argentina and Venezuela under the current regime.

The incident not only brings attention to Gallo's case but also reflects broader human rights concerns regarding detentions and enforced disappearances within Venezuela. By taking her plea to such a public forum, García seeks to elevate her family’s struggle and possibly instigate a dialogue around the treatment of foreign nationals in Venezuela, potentially influencing both diplomatic and public perceptions of the ongoing human rights situations in the country.