Nicaragua announces it has broken diplomatic relations with Italy over the 1978 killing of former Italian prime minister Aldo Moro. According to Nicaragua’s foreign ministry, the dispute is linked to renewed Italian calls for the extradition of a man convicted in connection with the killing, whom Nicaragua is said to be harboring. The ministry says the decision follows comments by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani that criticize Nicaragua for allowing the convicted former militant to remain in the country.
The move deepens a diplomatic rift that centers on whether Italy can secure custody of the convicted person through formal legal cooperation. Nicaragua’s action includes severing diplomatic ties, escalating the issue beyond statements and demands for extradition. The Italian government reiterates its position that it seeks extradition in connection with the 1978 murder case. The situation remains a bilateral dispute rooted in differing approaches to extradition requests and the status of the convicted individual in Nicaragua.
