The family of Alberto Trentini, an
Italian NGO worker who was arrested by Venezuelan authorities on
November 15, on Tuesday urged the "Italian Government to put in
place all possible and necessary diplomatic efforts" for his
release.
A note issued by the family and attorney Alessandra Ballerini in
particular asked the cabinet to "open a constructive dialogue
with Venezuelan authorities to bring Alberto back home and
guarantee his safety".
The family said they have not heard from Trentini since his
arrest at a roadblock while he was travelling to Guasdalito from
Caracas.
The young man, who is from Venice and reportedly has a health
condition, had travelled to Venezuela on October 17 as part of a
mission of international NGO Humanity and Inclusion, which is
based in France.
"The few and informal reports we have received appear to
indicate that, a few days after his arrest, Alberto was
transferred to Caracas", where he is currently detained,
allegedly without having been charged, the family said.
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