August 31st 2024.
According to a recent government statement, a man has been apprehended in Argentina for his alleged involvement in a militant Marxist group that was responsible for the kidnapping and death of a former Italian prime minister back in 1978. The man in question, Leonardo Bertulazzi, was identified as an Italian citizen and has been living in Argentina as a refugee since 2002.
However, his refugee status was revoked by the current president, Javier Milei, which meant he could now face extradition to Italy. The arrest took place on Thursday in the bustling capital city of Buenos Aires, as stated by the government's announcement. Bertulazzi is said to have been a former officer of the Red Brigades in Italy, a left-wing militant group that was active in the country during the 1970s and 1980s. The group was notorious for its violent attacks, and one of their most infamous acts was the kidnapping and murder of former Prime Minister Aldo Moro in 1978.
The statement also revealed that Bertulazzi held a high rank within the organization and was allegedly involved in the logistics of Moro's kidnapping. In other news, Australia Post has reported a significant loss of $88 million as more and more Australians are abandoning letters in favor of digital communication. Meanwhile, CNN is currently seeking information from the Argentinian police regarding Bertulazzi's legal representation and his response to the charges against him.
It should be noted that Bertulazzi has previously been sentenced to 27 years in prison for terror-related charges in Italy, according to a statement by the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. She welcomed the news of his arrest and acknowledged the collaboration between the Italian and Argentine judicial authorities, as well as Interpol, that made it possible. It is yet to be seen how Bertulazzi will defend himself against the allegations and what his fate will be.
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