Overview
- At a Milan press conference marking the anniversary, Trentini’s mother said the government had no phone contact with Caracas until August and urged urgent action to secure his release.
- Trentini, 46, has been held at El Rodeo I near Caracas without formal charges, with reporting noting only a vague reference to “conspiracy” and describing harsh prison conditions and scarce medical access.
- Lawyer Alessandra Ballerini said self-styled intermediaries—Italian and Venezuelan—inserted themselves into talks while exaggerating their influence, complicating efforts that had briefly appeared promising.
- Italy cites ongoing diplomatic work, including the appointment of envoy Luigi Maria Vignali, the first ambassadorial visit in September, and recent public assurances from Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
- Recent geopolitical friction between the United States and Venezuela is viewed as a headwind for delicate talks, while civil-society mobilization continues with petitions, a relay fast, and public appeals.