Former Italian Red Brigades Member Escapes House Arrest in Argentina, Prompting International Search
Leonardo Bertulazzi, a 74-year-old former member of Italy’s Red Brigades, has escaped house arrest in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bertulazzi, who was convicted of terrorism-related crimes in Italy and faced a 27-year prison sentence, used a harness and ropes to descend from his fifth-floor apartment. He then navigated through a neighboring terrace and a vacant lot before escaping onto the street. Authorities discovered his escape after he tampered with his electronic ankle monitor, placing it in a device designed to mimic an explosive and maintain its temperature. Argentine police have launched a nationwide search, and Italy's Interior Ministry Undersecretary Wanda Ferro has emphasized the need for his recapture and extradition.
