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At least 28 Italian-Venezuelans detained in Caracas

In addition to Alberto Trentini, there can be 27 different compatriots concerned for causes associated to politics, skilled exercise or the expression of opinions thought of inconvenient to Maduro’s authorities.

Among one of the best recognized circumstances are: Daniel Enrique Echenaguciaentrepreneur from Avellino, arrested along with his household on 2 August 2024. Once his household was launched, he disappeared for weeks. After his compelled disappearance, he’s now detained in El Rodeo I, virtually in a state of complete isolation.

Also in jail for over a yr Mario Burloan entrepreneur from Turin, detained with out clear causes in line with his household. Burlò would have left in 2024 to go to Venezuela to discover new enterprise alternatives, however he by no means returned. “I haven’t seen him since November 2024. He told me he was leaving for Venezuela,” his daughter stated in an interview with Corriere della Sera in Turin, stating that she solely heard from him “last October, after eleven months without any contact”. The household spoke of a “very short” name. “We didn’t say much to each other. Obviously the conversation was controlled. I’m sure of it, because I heard a voice in the background saying in Spanish: “Tres minutis, dos minutis, un minuti màs…”. We talked a bit about our things and how much we missed each other”, the phrases reported by Corsera.

But the checklist does not cease at Burlò. In truth, there are various Italians who discover themselves within the notorious El Helicoide, a jail facility in Caracas, sadly recognized for its isolation and harsh interrogations. Among them there’s Biagio PilieriItalian-Venezuelan journalist and politician, arrested on 28 August 2024 for his help for the opposition. Other names are added to him, similar to these of Luigi Gasperin, Gerardo Coticchia Guerra, Juan Carlos Marruffo Capozzi, Perkins Rocha and Hugo Marinothe latter who disappeared in 2019. They too are included within the checklist of Italian residents detained for political causes. Their tales spotlight lengthy weeks of isolation and uncertainty, difficulties speaking with households and severe well being dangers.

In the previous, Amerigo De Grazia, a Calabrian and opponent of President Maduro, had additionally been held for over a yr earlier than being launched in August 2025. The announcement from Caracas has subsequently sparked hope. The prospect of a launch or secure return to his homeland is now on the middle of diplomatic monitoring and worldwide initiatives.