Panamanian sailor Olmedo Javier Núñez arrived in Panama on Jan. 26, 2026, after more than seven months of detention in Venezuela and provided statements recounting physical and psychological abuse as well as death threats he endured, according to a VPITV report on X citing Día a Día media during the reporting window from 5:17 PM to 6:16 PM UTC. Núñez described being subjected to unfounded accusations and threats intended to demoralize detainees, stating, “Many times they said they are going to die from here, if you know heaven, ask God because they are in hell,” as reported by Día a Día and shared by VPITV. Upon reuniting with his family, Núñez expressed joy at returning home, saying, “Returning to my homeland is something inexplicable, it is important to see my family again and feel the warmth of my country,” according to the VPITV post referencing the Día a Día interview.
