Amid the protests, Italians write to Mattarella: “President, recognize Guaidó”
Venezuelan opponents, led by self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaidó, took to the streets this Saturday (2) in protest against Nicolás Maduro.
The Italian community in the country took the opportunity to send an open letter to the President of Italy, asking Sergio Mattarella to recognize Guaidó's authority.
https://twitter.com/Gianni_Zulli/status/1091733258159697920
“President, recognize Guaidó’s authority and stand alongside the Venezuelan people. We are surprised by the position taken by Italy”, says the excerpt of the letter.
Part of it was published on the official profile of the National Assembly, on Twitter. “We say to the President of Italy that we are impressed with the position taken by the Italian government. We ask that you join forces with Venezuelans and recognize Guaidó as president.”
https://twitter.com/AsambleaVE/status/1091735710611189760
In the vote in the European Parliament, Italy was the only one of the 28 European Union countries to veto a resolution to admit Juan Guaidó's role as interim president of Venezuela until new elections.
On Thursday, Italy announced that it does not recognize Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela because “he does not agree with interfering in the internal affairs of another country.” She wants an immediate election.
Today in your In a televised address, Nicolás Maduro thanked the countries that support him and included Rome on the list. "Thank you for the solidarity we have received from the whole world." Thank you also to Roma”, he said.
It is estimated that there are around 2 million people of Italian descent in Venezuela. Around 160 are registered with AIRE, the registry of Italians living abroad, according to data registered in the two consulates (Caracas and Maracaibo). Of these, 65% have dual citizenship.
Italianismo has more than 4.5 followers in Venezuela. More than 1.000 in Caracas alone, the country's capital.
