Overview

• Italy’s head of mission in Caracas met Trentini in prison on 23 September, the first known consular access since his arrest.
• Trentini, 46, an aid worker with Humanity & Inclusion, has been held at El Rodeo I near Caracas since 15 November 2024 on terrorism-related accusations.
• Family contact has been scarce, with only two phone calls reported to his mother in May and July.
• The Foreign Ministry named Luigi Vignali as special envoy and government officials report ongoing contacts with Venezuelan authorities.
• The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in January warned of a serious and irreparable risk and urged guarantees for Trentini’s health and safety.