Overview

• Alberto Trentini, 46, remains detained in Caracas after his November 15, 2024 arrest during a humanitarian mission.
• Italy’s ambassador visited him in prison in late September and authorities recently allowed Trentini to speak by phone with his parents.
• Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reports Trentini is in good health and describes the phone call as a sign of Venezuelan willingness to engage.
• Diplomats see the October 19 canonization in Rome, where Italian and Venezuelan delegations may attend, as a chance to pursue discussions.
• Officials say a transfer to house arrest in the coming weeks is a possible next step if talks advance, noting two other Italians were freed about a month ago and roughly a dozen remain held.