Venezuela opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez will remain in a military prison

Saturday, March 29th 2014 - 06:06 UTC

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The Caracas Court of Appeals rejected on Friday the defense attorney's plea for the release of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, locked up in a military prison since last Feb. 18, Venezuela's Supreme Court said Friday. Read full article

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Gordo1
Venezuela is now an evil dictatorship!
Mar 29th, 2014 - 07:48 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Stevie
Leopoldo Lopez:

http://www.leanoticias.com/2014/02/13/leopoldo-lopez-reta-maduro-tienes-las-agallas-para-meterme-preso/

:)
Mar 29th, 2014 - 09:04 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
Further proof that Maduro is scared.
Mar 29th, 2014 - 01:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
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It has been for years!
Mar 29th, 2014 - 09:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
MADuro has been a frightened man since he realised he was NOT the one in charge.

So what can he do, either he must still do as he is told by the military or risk death by assignation if he opens his mouth to the press (of other countries).

Being the abject coward that he is this nonsense will escalate into a full blown military action before the people rise up against them.

I just hope that not too many civilians will be killed in it before MADuro puts a pistol to his head.
Mar 29th, 2014 - 10:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
Maburro is controlled by Cuba. Something the military increasingly has a problem with.
He really is stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea. He also has to rely on nutters like Delcy, the Information Minister who claimed anti - chavista conspirators are placing covert messages in the crossword of a provincial newspaper. Or Diosdado the bloodthirsty power crazed fool who announced that he was removing Maria Corina Machado as a Congresswoman before checking that he had the authority to do so.
Which he doesn't.
Mar 29th, 2014 - 11:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Stevie
You know who turned those 3 generals in?
Yes, a bunch of soldiers.

Did you read/hear the statement from the military afterwards?
No, you obviously didn't.

:)
Mar 30th, 2014 - 05:56 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
I did not say the military where disloyal. Many are disgruntled with the Cubanisation of the regime.

To which statement are you referring to Stevie?

Surely not the one by the retired generals who pointed out that Airforce genenerals don't have any troops. .....
Mar 30th, 2014 - 07:39 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Stevie
http://www.descifrado.com/2014/03/gobierno/comunicado-del-alto-mando-militar/

http://www.descifrado.com/2014/03/gobierno/comunicado-del-alto-mando-militar/

Official:
http://www.descifrado.com/2014/03/gobierno/comunicado-del-alto-mando-militar/

Here you have it in audio:
http://www.descifrado.com/2014/03/gobierno/comunicado-del-alto-mando-militar/
Mar 30th, 2014 - 07:51 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
Where does it welcome the Cubanisation of the regime?

They re-state their loyalty. That was not my point. Perhaps you missed it.
Mar 30th, 2014 - 09:01 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Troy Tempest
Bump !!
Mar 31st, 2014 - 01:31 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
Cheers.

This one is for Troy and all the others GENUINELY interested in the current situation in VNZLA.
http://www.ntn24.com/videos/venezuela-protest-you-wont-see-tv-122939

NB: This news channel broadcasts from Colombia and is Outlawed in VNZL. Yup, it is illegal to disseminate this in VZ. hmmm....!

I'm quite busy with work at the moment so I don't have too much time to spend here but I'm still checking in. Hope you find the link useful - it lists others too.

Lurk! lurk! hehehe!
Apr 01st, 2014 - 05:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Gordo1
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/venezuela/10746775/Caracas-chaos-Venezuelan-general-on-the-run.html
Apr 06th, 2014 - 09:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Troy Tempest
Thx ilsen

I missed this posting - just not on MP much lately

Well done Video - I will do my best to disseminate it.

Sad and shocking content - good luck to VZ people.
Apr 06th, 2014 - 05:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
Thanks Troy.

Yup same here.
Apr 06th, 2014 - 06:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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