Venezuela's Young Leaders: "We're Responsible for Solving This Crisis"

Pizarro, who grew up in Caracas’ biggest slum, has been in politics since he was a college student. His commitment hasn’t wavered, but his views have changed over time. He used to identify with the extreme left, and started his career as a member of a party that supported late president Hugo Chávez. In 2006 the party began to distance itself from Chavismo; experience in real-life politics under the socialist regime also pushed Pizarro closer to the center. By sharing his shifting views and his fears for the future, he won the trust of the youngest protestors who admire his honesty and authenticity. More…