One year has passed since Venezuela's streets were rocked by
anti-government protests that left 43 people dead and neighborhoods choked by
flaming barricades. The unrest culminated with the arrest of Leopoldo Lopez, a
former Caracas-area mayor and key opposition leader, who waved goodbye to
thousands of supporters before being hauled away for what he and his family
expected to be a short time in custody. On Wednesday, supporters marked the
anniversary of Lopez's detention by gathering to demand his release. But the
street-paralyzing marches and raucous protests of last year were nowhere in
sight. More…
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Resignation in Venezuela on Anniversary of Leader's Arrest
One year has passed since Venezuela's streets were rocked by
anti-government protests that left 43 people dead and neighborhoods choked by
flaming barricades. The unrest culminated with the arrest of Leopoldo Lopez, a
former Caracas-area mayor and key opposition leader, who waved goodbye to
thousands of supporters before being hauled away for what he and his family
expected to be a short time in custody. On Wednesday, supporters marked the
anniversary of Lopez's detention by gathering to demand his release. But the
street-paralyzing marches and raucous protests of last year were nowhere in
sight. More…
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