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Leopoldo Lopez

Venezuela seeks protest leader's arrest

A Venezuelan court has ordered the arrest of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez on charges including murder and terrorism linked to street protests that resulted in the deaths of three people the day before. Ref. Source 2

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Venezuela opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez surrenders:

Hardline opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez handed himself over to Venezuelan security forces on Tuesday and a fourth person died from political unrest over the past week against President Nicolas Maduro's government. Ref. Source 3

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Venezuela violence continues after arrest of Leopoldo López:

Armed forces and government-backed militia harden tactics against protesters channelling anger over crime and inflation Ref. Source 6

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Venezuelan court denies appeal to free jailed opposition leader:

The court of appeals issued a statement saying it rejected Lopez defense team's argument that the charges against him were minor and he should therefore be allowed to be freed on bail. It insisted Lopez should remain detained at the military prison of Ramo Verde, Ref. Source 2