History of Italy–Venezuela relations in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 16, 2026

Italy and Venezuela maintain friendly relations, largely shaped by significant Italian migration to Venezuela. Currently, over 140,000 Italian citizens reside in Venezuela, while more than a million Venezuelans claim full or partial Italian ancestry. This shared heritage forms a strong foundation for the diplomatic ties between the two nations.

1985: Agreement on Agrarian Cooperation

In 1985, Italy and Venezuela signed an Agreement on Agrarian Cooperation.

1987: Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation

In 1987, Italy and Venezuela signed an Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation.

1990: Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments and on Double-Taxation and Tax Evasion

In 1990, Italy and Venezuela signed an Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments and an Agreement on the avoidance of Double-Taxation and Tax Evasion.

2017: Venezuelan Government Protests Leopoldo López Recommendation

In 2017, the Venezuelan government protested against Italy's recommendation to release political prisoner Leopoldo López.

2017: Trade between Italy and Venezuela Totals US$338 Million

In 2017, trade between Italy and Venezuela totaled US$338 million, with Italy's main exports to Venezuela being food based products, and Venezuela's main exports to Italy including petrol, cement and coltan.

March 2018: Italian Vice-Minister Visits Venezuela

In March 2018, Italian Vice-Minister Luigi Maria Vignali visited Venezuela to assess the situation of approximately 140,000 Italian citizens living in Venezuela due to economic hardship.