Venezuela: Trial of opposition leader an affront to justice and free assembly

Headline Title: Venezuela: Trial of opposition leader an affront to justice and free assembly 19 February 2014 The charges brought against Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López smack of a politically motivated attempt to silence dissent in the country, said Amnesty International. “Venezuelan authorities must either present solid evidence to substantiate the charges against López or release him immediately and unconditionally,” said Guadalupe Marengo, Amnesty International Americas Programme Deputy Director. “These charges appear to be politically motivated…

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