Rappler's latest stories on Leopoldo Lopez
Spain refuses to hand over opposition figure to Venezuela
A statement from the Spanish foreign ministry says: the government 'does not envisage in any circumstances handing over Leopoldo Lopez to the Venezuelan authorities nor asking him to leave the ambassador's residence'
Maduro exhorts Venezuela military to fight 'any coup plotter'
'Yes, we are in combat, keep morale high in this fight to disarm any traitor, any coup plotter,' says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Trump holds Maduro responsible for jailed opponents' health, safety
The United States holds Maduro personally responsible for the health and safety of Mr Lopez Mr Ledezma and any others seized
Venezuela sends two top opposition leaders back to jail
UPDATED Leopoldo Lopez and Antonio Ledezma were both already under house arrest when they were picked up by the intelligence service their relatives say
Venezuela enters crucial week in battle over constitution rewrite
UPDATED The opposition energized by the release from jail of one of their emblematic leaders Leopoldo Lopez is leading the charge against the new assembly to be chosen in a July 30 election
Venezuela opposition leader Lopez released to house arrest
UPDATED His release from prison has been a key demand of Venezuela s opposition and the international community amid an intensifying political confrontation in the country
Women march to keep pressure on Venezuela's Maduro
The protest is being led by Lilian Tintori wife of jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez
Venezuelans to protest for opposition leader's release
Jailed Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez calls on his supporters to hold a massive protest Saturday February 18
Venezuela rivals seek to ease political crisis
Opponents of socialist President Nicolas Maduro remain wary while the opposition itself is divided over the strategy with some groups refusing to sit down with the government
OAS chief says no democracy, rule of law in Venezuela
The head of the Organization of American States denounces corruption and violence in Venezuela saying a 14 year prison term for an opposition leader there marks the end of democracy in the country
Venezuela opposition leader Lopez jailed for nearly 14 years
2nd UPDATE If the sentence condemns me you will be more fearful to read it than I will be to hear it because you know that I m innocent Leopoldo Lopez defiantly tells the judge
Jailed Venezuelan opposition leader ends hunger strike
We lift the hunger strike but the struggle continues he says
Opposition hopeful as Venezuela sets legislative vote
With Venezuela s economy in recession oil revenues plunging and consumers facing chronic shortages of basic goods President Nicolas Maduro s approval rating has sunk to 28
Former Latin presidents press Venezuela on rights
The statement issued by 27 former leaders follows Venezuela s refusal to grant two former presidents access to prisons holding opposition leaders Leopoldo Lopez and Daniel Ceballos
US, Latin America worry over Venezuela tensions
Concerns are raised over political tensions in Venezuela after the arrest of the opposition mayor of Caracas in an alleged coup plot
Protesters demand Venezuela opposition leader's release
Lopez s wife Lilian Tintori leads a rally in the same Caracas plaza where the Harvard educated politician surrendered to security forces February 18 2014 in the midst of a demonstration
Crisis-hit Venezuela bars ex-presidents from talks with opposition
Venezuela denies the former presidents of Chile and Colombia permission to speak to jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez
Venezuelan opposition leader Lopez goes on trial
Lopez was one of the main leaders of protests against President Nicolas Maduro s government that erupted in February and raged for four months
Riot police, protesters clash in Venezuela
Hundreds of anti government activists marked Easter Sunday in Chacao by holding a peaceful march calling for the resurrection of democracy
Venezuela in new crisis talks
Vice President Jorge Arreaza leads the meeting to end two months of anti government protests
Foreigners detained as Venezuela protesters, security clash
UPDATED The detained foreigners including two foreign reporters are being held for international terrorism state VTV television said in a brief statement
Venezuela pursues second opposition figure
The Voluntad Popular party says Maduro s under pressure government is now seeking Carlos Vecchio the party s national political coordinator
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Split in Maduro's ranks amid Venezuela turmoil
A Venezuelan ruling party governor calls for the release of all jailed protesters in a rare public split within President Nicolas Maduro s ranks
Hundreds on Venezuela streets in support of government
Pro government demonstrators held Venezuelan flags and pro Maduro banners protesting what they called fascist violence by student opposition
Venezuelans protest en masse in rival rallies
The protests – which began on February 4 – are seen as the biggest test yet to socialist leader Maduro since he succeeded late leftist icon Hugo Chavez last year
Venezuela deploys paratroopers after more protests
The demonstrations led by students and the opposition have left at least 4 dead and dozens hurt in the biggest challenge to Maduro s presidency
Venezuelans rally in support of jailed opposition leader
Heavy security surrounded the Palace of Justice in Caracas where the Harvard educated economist had been scheduled to appear after spending the night in jail
Fugitive Venezuela opposition leader surrenders at rally
Lopez s surrender marked a dramatic inflection point after two tension filled weeks of protests in the oil rich country
Venezuela's government facing more street protests
The demonstrations have developed into the biggest challenge to the country s socialist rulers since the death of its longtime leader Hugo Chavez
