Pourrain’s brother, Juan Pourrain, confirmed his detention to Argentine media. He told Todo Noticias that his brother had applied for asylum and had a Social Security number and employment authorisation. “He was with an asylum permit, but he was with Social Security, with a work permit, he had all the papers in order, but he was waiting for the appointment,” Juan Pourrain said. “It is clear that now they are grabbing those who have the appointment pending,” he added.