Italian Aid Worker Missing in Venezuela Sparks Diplomatic Plea
Family urges Italian government to intervene as Alberto Trentini remains detained without charges in Venezuela for nearly two months.
The family of Alberto Trentini, an Italian aid worker detained in Venezuela since November 15th, 2024, has issued a fervent plea to the Italian government.
They are seeking all diplomatic efforts to ensure his safe return and to clarify his current status.
Trentini was working with the NGO Humanity and Inclusion, providing humanitarian assistance to individuals with disabilities in Venezuela.
According to a statement released by his family and legal representative Alessandra Ballerini, Trentini was stopped at a roadblock on his way from Caracas to Guasdalito in the company of an NGO driver and has not been heard from since.
The statement reveals scant and informal details pointing to Trentini's possible relocation to Caracas shortly after his detention, where it is believed he is currently held in a detention facility without formal charges.
The family disclosed receiving no official communication from either Venezuelan or Italian authorities concerning Trentini’s whereabouts or well-being, leaving them in an agonizing state of uncertainty for nearly two months.
Trentini, who suffers from health issues, reportedly lacks access to necessary medication and essential supplies.
Alarmingly, attempts by diplomatic representatives, including the Italian Ambassador, to establish communication with him have been unsuccessful, aggravating the family's fears.
Reflecting the family's growing frustration and anxiety, the statement underscores the unacceptability of Italian citizens being deprived of basic freedoms and rights while engaged in altruistic missions abroad.
It urges the Italian government, particularly the Prime Minister and relevant ministers, to echo the resolute actions recently undertaken for another Italian national overseas, in hopes of swiftly securing Trentini's safe return to Italy.
The call for action highlights the precarious situation faced by individuals like Trentini, who are committed to humanitarian efforts in volatile regions.
They are seeking all diplomatic efforts to ensure his safe return and to clarify his current status.
Trentini was working with the NGO Humanity and Inclusion, providing humanitarian assistance to individuals with disabilities in Venezuela.
According to a statement released by his family and legal representative Alessandra Ballerini, Trentini was stopped at a roadblock on his way from Caracas to Guasdalito in the company of an NGO driver and has not been heard from since.
The statement reveals scant and informal details pointing to Trentini's possible relocation to Caracas shortly after his detention, where it is believed he is currently held in a detention facility without formal charges.
The family disclosed receiving no official communication from either Venezuelan or Italian authorities concerning Trentini’s whereabouts or well-being, leaving them in an agonizing state of uncertainty for nearly two months.
Trentini, who suffers from health issues, reportedly lacks access to necessary medication and essential supplies.
Alarmingly, attempts by diplomatic representatives, including the Italian Ambassador, to establish communication with him have been unsuccessful, aggravating the family's fears.
Reflecting the family's growing frustration and anxiety, the statement underscores the unacceptability of Italian citizens being deprived of basic freedoms and rights while engaged in altruistic missions abroad.
It urges the Italian government, particularly the Prime Minister and relevant ministers, to echo the resolute actions recently undertaken for another Italian national overseas, in hopes of swiftly securing Trentini's safe return to Italy.
The call for action highlights the precarious situation faced by individuals like Trentini, who are committed to humanitarian efforts in volatile regions.
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