Husband of Italy's Family Minister found dead in lake

The body of Luigi Cavallari, 84, the husband of Italian Family Minister Eugenia Roccella, has been recovered from Lago di Vico, a lake north of Rome. Authorities reported that Cavallari was found lifeless on the morning of August 4.

Cavallari had reportedly jumped from a boat into the lake at the end of June and briefly resurfaced before disappearing. Search efforts, involving remotely operated underwater vehicles with camera and sonar systems, had been underway since his disappearance. The exact cause of his death remains undetermined.

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a time of painful waiting

Minister Roccella, who was on the boat at the time of the incident, stated that this marks the end of "a time of painful waiting." She expressed gratitude to the rescue teams for their search for "my beloved Luigi." The minister belongs to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing party, Fratelli d'Italia. Roccella herself is a controversial figure due to her conservative stances on issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion.

Following the incident, Prime Minister Meloni condemned "vile and inhumane" comments made on social media. These comments included accusations that the search operation was disproportionate and personal attacks against Roccella. The minister's public profile and conservative policies have made her a target for criticism.

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my beloved Luigi