This is a proof of life message for my family. Today is May 3. It's 9 p.m., it's a message for Lilian. I don't understand the reason why I am to give a proof of life at this moment. I send this message to my family, to my children and I am telling them that I am well.

Leopoldo Lopez

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Repressive regimes do not endure change willingly - and Venezuela... by Leopoldo Lopez

Repressive regimes do not endure change willingly - and Venezuela is no exception.

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A national primary election would electrify the people and give t... by Leopoldo Lopez

A national primary election would electrify the people and give them a larger stake in the outcome.

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The fundamental problem is that there's no credibility in the judicial system, which is a system that's been completely politicized. This is retaliation and selective repression.

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The infrastructure, institutions and social fabric of Venezuela are deteriorating, and people realize the Chavez government has been the problem, not the solution.

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We must not allow the practices of an anti-democratic State that abuses the powers of government to violate the human rights of Venezuelans.

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Good morning Venezuela, to all my brothers in the armed forces, n... by Leopoldo Lopez

Good morning Venezuela, to all my brothers in the armed forces, now is the moment.

We can't stop until we achieve our freedom. I'm on the streets wi... by Leopoldo Lopez

We can't stop until we achieve our freedom. I'm on the streets with you, in mind and spirit.

This isn't (just) a dictatorship -- this is a repressive dictator... by Leopoldo Lopez

This isn't (just) a dictatorship -- this is a repressive dictatorship.

The president said 'no.' The assembly ... will say 'yes,'. by Leopoldo Lopez

The president said 'no.' The assembly ... will say 'yes,'.

The fight continues, if you tire, you lose. by Leopoldo Lopez

The fight continues, if you tire, you lose.

This is our only opening, limited as it is. by Leopoldo Lopez

This is our only opening, limited as it is.

Our arguments - and those of hundreds more Venezuelans suffering the same injustice - are clear and forceful: political disqualification violates laws in Venezuela and throughout the continent.

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