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French National Julien Fevrier Freed in Venezuela After 15-month Detention
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 8, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 8, 2026
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French national Julien Fevrier, detained in Venezuela for 15 months, has been released and returned to France. The French Foreign Ministry welcomed the gesture by Venezuelan authorities.
French National Julien Fevrier Freed After 15 Months in Venezuela Detention
Release and Return of Julien Fevrier
PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) - French national Julien Fevrier, who was detained in Venezuela for 15 months, was freed and is back in France, the French Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Official Statement from French Authorities
"France welcomes this gesture from Venezuelan authorities," the spokesperson said in a statement.
Media Coverage and Reporting
(Reporting by Elizabeth Pineau and Inti Landauro, Editing by Dominique Vidalon)
Key Takeaways
- •Julien Fevrier’s 15‑month detention ended with his freedom and return to France, confirmed by the French Foreign Ministry spokesperson (Reuters, April 8 2026) (diplomatie.gouv.fr).
- •France publicly appreciated the Venezuelan authorities’ gesture, underscoring successful diplomacy in resolving the prolonged detention (diplomatie.gouv.fr).
- •Fevrier’s case echoes previous French nationals’ detentions and releases—such as French‑Chilean Camilo Castro freed after four months in November 2025—highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts in such situations (apnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about French national Julien Fevrier freed in Venezuela after 15-month detention
1Who is Julien Fevrier?
Julien Fevrier is a French national who was detained in Venezuela for 15 months.
2How long was Julien Fevrier detained in Venezuela?
He was detained for 15 months.
3Has Julien Fevrier returned to France?
Yes, Julien Fevrier is back in France after his release.
4What was the reaction from the French government?
The French Foreign Ministry welcomed the gesture from Venezuelan authorities.
5Who announced the release of Julien Fevrier?
The spokesperson of the French Foreign Ministry announced the release.
