The Day of the Justice Reform Referendum Challenge

Italian media on October 31 continued to focus on the definitive approval of the justice reform, which introduces the separation of careers for magistrates. The morning saw extensive reporting on Prime Minister Meloni's declaration of it as a "historic achievement" and the opposition's immediate preparations for a referendum. This narrative dominated headlines, emphasizing the political battle lines drawn. In the early afternoon, reports emerged of potential US military action against Venezuela, which gained significant traction, with a focus on identified targets and the Maduro regime's alleged links to drug cartels. By late afternoon and evening, while the Venezuela story persisted with Trump's denials and Maduro seeking aid from Russia and China, a major financial development broke: an investigation into the Campari Group, with financial police seizing 1.2-1.3 billion euros in shares due to alleged tax evasion. This story quickly became a prominent feature in evening news.