French National Returns to France After Prison Release
Julien Février, a French national, was held in a Venezuelan prison for fifteen months. He was released and returned to France. The reasons for his detention are not known.
Julien Février spent fifteen months imprisoned in Venezuela. He was held in the El Rodeo 1 prison. He described his time there as difficult. Février was the last European citizen to be detained without explanation in Venezuela. Following his release, he returned to France.
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Highlights
French National Released
Julien Février, a French citizen, was released from a Venezuelan prison after fifteen months.
Long Detention Period
Julien Février spent fifteen months detained in a Venezuelan prison.
Last European Release
Février was the last European citizen held arbitrarily in Venezuela.
Difficult Prison Experience
Février described his time in El Rodeo 1 prison as difficult.
Reasons Remain Unknown
The reasons for Février’s detention are not disclosed.