Tag: Susana Barreiros

• Friday, December 11th 2015 - 19:42 UTC

  Venezuela's political scenario begins to look hostage of both sides' radicals

  

  Venezuela's outgoing National Assembly on Thursday tapped a judge who is hated by the opposition for jailing politician Leopoldo Lopez as the next human rights ombudsman in the increasingly hostile aftermath of legislative elections.

• Tuesday, September 29th 2015 - 10:32 UTC

  “Even in jail I will fight for a free Venezuela”

  

  By Leopoldo López - Prisión de Ramo Verde, Venezuela. On Feb. 12, 2014, the repressive and inept elite that governs Venezuela ordered my arrest on charges of conspiracy, arson, inciting violence, damage to public property and other crimes.

• Saturday, September 12th 2015 - 11:44 UTC

  World shock reaction to Lopez sentencing; supporters call for peaceful protests

  

  Supporters rallied around the wife of Venezuela's opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez on Friday, calling for peaceful protests as he was sentenced to nearly 14 years in jail for his role in deadly anti-government demonstrations last year. The European Union joined in denouncing a “harsh” verdict, while Washington said it was “deeply troubled” by the treatment of the US-trained economist.