In a significant diplomatic achievement, France announced on Sunday the release of Camilo Castro, a French-Chilean national who had been detained in Venezuela for four months. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed the news via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that Castro was en route to France. Barrot attributed the successful resolution to the persistent efforts of French diplomacy. French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed his relief in a separate post, emphasizing France’s steadfast commitment to protecting its citizens. ‘France sometimes advances quietly, but always with determination and composure: That is how we protect our own,’ Macron wrote. Castro, a 41-year-old yoga teacher residing in Colombia, had reportedly crossed into Venezuela in June to extend his Colombian visa. According to Amnesty International, his disappearance sparked international concern, culminating in his eventual release.