Overview

• Luigi Vignali was prevented from meeting Venezuelan officials two days after arriving in Caracas.
• Farnesina officials say a new diplomatic effort to secure Trentini’s release will take place within 15 days.
• Deputies Luana Zanella and members of the PD have questioned Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Italy’s stalled strategy.
• Trentini’s family and advocates continue public protests and rotating hunger strikes at Lido di Venezia to press for action.
• After nine months in El Rodeo I without formal charges, Trentini has had only two brief phone calls despite reported health concerns.