Italy confirms Venezuelan opposition lawmaker is in its Caracas embassy

Americo De Grazia, a deputy of the Venezuelan coalition of opposition parties (MUD), talks to the media during a news conference in Caracas March 15, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

ROME (Reuters) - Italy confirmed on Friday that Venezuelan opposition lawmaker Americo De Grazia has entered the Italian embassy in Caracas after a pro-government legislative body stripped him of parliamentary immunity.

"A member of the Venezuelan National Assembly of Italian origin Americo De Grazia, one of the seven legitimately elected persons in the National Assembly, was received in the residence of the Italian Ambassador in Caracas," the Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement.