Leopoldo Lopez

Think beyond force: Venezuela’s political future

The prolonged political deadlock in Venezuela needs to be settled so the country can begin the road to recovery.

Another failed coup attempt takes place in Venezuela: who is Juan Guaido?

The 35-year-old politician has declared himself interim president but there is little sign that he is any closer to achieving his goal, even with the backing of the Trump administration.

Maduro survives as Venezuela continues to drift into chaos

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro blames an international conspiracy for the attempt on his life, but that won't be enough to distract from the country's impending bankruptcy.

Venezuela begins releasing 39 jailed opposition activists

Opposition critics and rights groups say Maduro's government is still holding hundreds more political prisoners who were jailed for leading anti-government street demonstrations.

Venezuela opposition rejoins talks as presidency vote looms

Democratic Unity alliance returns to talks even as it criticises the government for unilaterally setting a deadline for elections and banning it from the ballot. Venezuelans blame Maduro for food shortages and inflation but he remains ahead in polls.

Venezuela reinstates opposition leader's house arrest

Two former Caracas mayors Antonio Ledezma and fellow opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez were jailed after being accused of destabilising President Maduro government.

Security personnel take opposition leaders into custody in Venezuela

Two high-profile critics of President Maduro were captured from their homes in overnight raids. They were living under house arrest over allegations of inciting violence during anti-government protests in 2014.

Buoyed by Lopez release, Venezuela opposition rallies for 100th day

Many protests have ended in clashes between masked youths and security forces, with more than 90 killed, hundreds arrested and thousands injured since the unrest began at the start of April.

Maduro says Venezuela will hold referendum on constitutional reform

Venezuela's attorney general, Luisa Ortega, says Maduro's plan to create a new congress threatens to "eliminate" democracy.

Venezuelan women hold anti-government protests

Led by opposition leaders, lawmakers and Lilian Tintori -- the wife of jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez -- the crowd carried flowers and placards denouncing "repression."

No end in sight as violent protests in Venezuela continue

At least 37 people have died after a month of deadly protests. The family of jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez are calling for the International Red Cross to verify his wellbeing.

Latin American nations condemn Venezuelan violence against civilians

After the death toll from anti-government unrest in Venezuela rises to 36, eight Latin American nations denounced "excessive use of force" by Venezuelan authorities.