During a press conference at the 38th anniversary event of the Fundación Libertad, Patricia Bullrich, a national senator and former Minister of Security, addressed the recent release of gendarme Nahuel Gallo from a Venezuelan prison. She revealed that the Argentine Football Association (AFA) executed a covert operation to secure Gallo's freedom without informing the Argentine government. This lack of government involvement led Bullrich to highlight that their requests for Gallo’s release had begun as soon as he was detained over a year ago, yet the current government, under Javier Milei, holds a distinct perspective on the Venezuelan regime.

Bullrich also mentioned the involvement of former libertarian congresswoman Marcela Pagano, linking her to espionage activities through her husband, Franco Bindi. Despite these allegations, Bullrich emphasized the ultimate goal: Gallo's safe return. She articulated the difficulties AFA officials are currently facing and indicated that they had formed political agreements with the head of the Venezuelan Federation, which may not align with the Argentine government’s firm stance against Venezuela.

The ongoing situation highlights the complexities of Argentine politics, especially under Javier Milei’s administration, which has been openly critical of Venezuela. Bullrich's comments raise important questions about the relationship between sports federations and government foreign policy, as well as the implications of uncoordinated actions that could challenge diplomatic norms. As details continue to emerge, the implications of such operations on Argentina's international relations remain a topic of discussion.