Ex-member of radical Marxist group scales balcony, escapes house arrest in Argentina
Leonardo Bertulazzi, a former member of the Italian Red Brigades, has escaped house arrest in Argentina while awaiting extradition to Italy. Authorities are currently searching for the 74-year-old, who allegedly used a harness to flee his residence.
Why it matters
The escape of a high-profile fugitive involved in historical political violence raises questions about international extradition processes and security protocols.
Leonardo Bertulazzi, former member of the Red Brigades, being arrested by Argentinian police in Buenos Aires on 29 August 2024./Getty Images Leonardo Bertulazzi, former member of the Red Brigades, being arrested by Argentinian police in Buenos Aires on 29 August 2024./Getty Images Argentina Ex-member of radical Marxist group scales balcony, escapes house arrest in Argentina 74-year-old Leonardo Bertulazzi, awaiting extradition to Italy, reportedly used harness to flee custody
Prefer the Guardian on Google A 74-year-old former member of Italy ’s radical Marxist group the Red Brigades has escaped from house arrest in Argentina , the country’s security ministry confirmed on Wednesday.
Authorities placed Leonardo Bertulazzi under house arrest in Buenos Aires in 2024, prior to his extradition to Italy to serve a 27-year prison sentence.
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