Italian consulate killed in Venezuela

(ANSA) - Caracas, June 7 - Authorities say an Italian consulate employee who arrived in Venezuela just three months ago has been violently murdered.
    Mauro Monciatti, 65, was found dead in his home in the Venezuelan capital by a colleague whose concern was raised after the man did not go to work. He had worked in the administrative offices of the consulate.
    Consul General Mauro Lorenzini has said that Monciatti suffered violent trauma. Local media have reported that he may have died of knife injuries.