Overview

• Alberto Trentini, detained in Venezuela since November 2024 on terrorism charges, spoke to his family for the first time in 181 days.
• During the call, Trentini reassured his family that he is eating, taking prescribed medication for hypertension, and remains hopeful of returning to Italy soon.
• Italian officials, including Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, have described the call as a significant step forward in their diplomatic efforts with the Maduro regime.
• The recent release of Italo-Venezuelan Alfredo Schiavo after five years of detention is seen as a goodwill gesture that paved the way for this progress.
• Negotiations for Trentini's release remain complex and are being closely monitored by Italian authorities on a daily basis.