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flag French yoga teacher Camilo Castro, detained in Venezuela since June 26, was released Nov. 16 after diplomatic efforts by France.

flag French citizen Camilo Castro, a 41-year-old yoga teacher, has been released after being detained in Venezuela since June 26, 2025, when he disappeared at the Paraguachon border crossing while renewing his Colombian residency visa. flag President Emmanuel Macron confirmed his release on November 16, 2025, citing French diplomatic efforts. flag Castro’s family and Amnesty International said he was held by Venezuelan authorities, part of a pattern of enforced disappearances targeting foreign nationals and opponents since the disputed 2024 presidential election. flag Macron expressed relief and thanked those involved in securing his release.

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