What happened: Mr Pilieri was released overnight and is currently in good condition. He is being assisted by Italy’s diplomatic mission in Caracas, according to the Foreign Minister.
What Tajani said: “I have just spoken by phone with Biagio Pilieri, an Italian detained in Venezuela who was freed last night. He is in good condition and is already being assisted by our diplomatic mission in Caracas. He is one of the four detainees I had explicitly mentioned to US Secretary of State Rubio.”
- “Another diplomatic victory for Italy. Constant and silent work, always aimed at protecting our fellow citizens. Today is a good day for Biagio’s family and friends. A positive signal from President Delcy Rodríguez. We will continue working for the release of all the other Italian prisoners.”
Why it matters: The release highlights Italy’s focus on consular protection through sustained diplomatic channels, including coordination with key international partners. It also comes as Caracas signals selective openness amid mounting external pressure.
Related analysis: In a today’s interview with Decode39, Mr Marco Minniti (President of Med-Or Italian Foundation) noted that the fate of Italian detainees in Venezuela reflects wider geopolitical dynamics, where hostage cases intersect with unilateral strategies, power recalibration and shifting international balances.
The bottom line: Pilieri’s release is a concrete humanitarian outcome, but it also illustrates how consular issues are now embedded in larger strategic negotiations — particularly in contexts where diplomacy, pressure and narrative are tightly intertwined.
