Alejandra Monteoliva, Argentina's Minister of Security, acknowledged that President Javier Milei's government was not involved in the negotiations that led to the release of Nahuel Gallo, an Argentine gendarme who had been detained in Venezuela for more than 400 days. The Venezuelan regime's refusal to hand over Gallo had left the Argentine government and several international stakeholders, including the United States and Italy, without options, as stated by Monteoliva during her interview. She expressed gratitude for Gallo's safe return, despite him being noticeably thinner after his ordeal.

The release came about due to efforts from opposition members and officials from the Argentine Football Association, rather than from direct diplomatic channels, highlighting a divergence in the effectiveness of political maneuvering between the current Argentine government and the Venezuelan regime. The situation underscores broader concerns regarding diplomatic relations and the role of various political entities in Argentina, especially in light of Javier Milei's presidency, which has stirred controversy and debates over how to approach foreign policy.

This incident points to ongoing challenges in securing the release of detained individuals in politically sensitive situations like that of Gallo. Monteoliva's comments suggest a complicated interplay of interests where opposition figures and civic organizations took initiative, raising questions about the effectiveness of the current government’s foreign policy approach and its ability to navigate complex international negotiations, particularly with regimes known for their lack of cooperation.