Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a statement on 3 January 2026 outlining Italy’s stance on the situation in Venezuela. Italy has consistently supported the Venezuelan people’s aspiration for a democratic transition and has condemned the repressive acts of the Maduro regime, whose claimed electoral victory has never been recognised by Italy or its main international partners. The government maintains that external military intervention is not a solution for ending totalitarian regimes, but it deems defensive measures legitimate against hybrid security attacks, such as state entities that facilitate drug trafficking. In collaboration with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Meloni is monitoring the security of the Italian community in Venezuela, which is a top priority for the government. Italy also urges the swift release of all Western citizens still held in Venezuelan prisons, with full respect for fundamental rights.
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