Venezuela frees Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò.

The long-awaited announcement from Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani came this morning around 5:00 a.m.

"I spoke with our two compatriots, who are in good condition," the Deputy Prime Minister wrote. " They will soon return to Italy. Their release is a strong signal from interim President Delcy Rodriguez, which the Italian government greatly appreciates."

The Venetian aid worker and the Turin accountant, both arrested in November 2024, are now being held at the Italian Embassy in Caracas.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also contacted them: "A plane has already left Rome to take them home." "On behalf of the Italian government, I would like to express heartfelt thanks to the authorities in Caracas, starting with President Rodriguez, for the constructive collaboration demonstrated in recent days, and to all the institutions and individuals in Italy who have worked with commitment and discretion to achieve this important result ."

Trentini's family explodes with joy in Venice . "Alberto is finally free! This is the news we've been waiting for 423 days! We thank everyone who made his release possible, even working invisibly. All these months of captivity have left wounds in Alberto and in those of us who love him that will be difficult to heal. Now we will need some time alone to heal. We thank everyone for being close to us, but we ask you to respect our silence and our privacy. There will be time to find the right words to tell the facts and establish responsibility. Today we only want peace. Thank you!"

(Unioneonline/D)

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