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The long-awaited contact
Alberto Trentini, a 46-year-old Italian aid worker, was finally able to speak to his family after a long period of silence lasting 181 days. Arrested in Venezuela on charges of terrorism, Trentini contacted his loved ones in a phone call last night, expressing that he was fine and following the necessary medical care.
This contact represents a moment of relief for his family, who since last November have never stopped fighting for his release.
The role of the Italian government
The Italian government has closely followed Trentini's case, expressing "relief" for the first contact after months of uncertainty. Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli stressed that this is a "step forward" resulting from long diplomatic work. The Farnesina has worked tirelessly to obtain information on the situation of the aid worker, who is being held in El Rodeo I penitentiary, about 30 kilometers from Caracas. The situation has been complicated by the expulsion of three Italian diplomats by the Venezuelan government, an act that has sparked strong protests from Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
Health conditions and support from associations
Trentini's health conditions are cause for concern. According to available information, the aid worker suffers from high blood pressure and requires regular medication. This has prompted humanitarian associations and his family to launch appeals for his release, denouncing human rights violations in Venezuela. Trentini, who works for the NGO Humanity & Inclusion, was on a humanitarian mission when he was arrested on November 15. His detention has sparked a wave of solidarity, with petitions and demonstrations calling for his release.