Art by Sacha Irick Leopoldo Lopez sent his daughter a message from his military prison cell on Sept. 19. The message was later shared by his wife on his Facebook account: “Today, my dear Manuela turns 5. I was able to see her, and for her birthday she asked me to carry her up to Avila [National Park in Venezuela], like we used to. I promised I would take her soon.” Lopez … [Read more...] about Venezuelan Political Prisoners Face Unjust Trials
Leopoldo Lopez
Venezuelan students fight for freedom
Art by Sacha IrickAs he stood at the base of a statue of Latin-American revolutionary hero, Jose Marti, in a plaza at the heart of Venezuela’s capital city, Caracas, Leopoldo Lopez announced last Tuesday that he would surrender to the authorities. Thousands of supporters dressed in white surrounded him in support as he handed himself in to the National Guard. Lopez has … [Read more...] about Venezuelan students fight for freedom
