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Leopoldo Lopez - Founder of Popular Will Party, Venezuela
Stephen Sackur speaks to the founder of Venezuela's Popular Will opposition party Leopoldo Lopez. Why have they been unable so far to bring down president Nicolas Maduro?
The socialist government of Venezuela presides over an economy in meltdown and a population desperate for change. Yet the country's opposition has failed to build a movement capable of bringing down president Nicolas Maduro. Why? In an exclusive interview, Stephen Sackur speaks to the founder of the Popular Will opposition party Leopoldo Lopez. Last month he escaped from Venezuela and found refuge in Spain. Is that the action of man whose lost faith in the opposition's ability to win their struggle?
Last on
Sat 14 Nov 202004:30
BBC News Latin America & North America only
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Leopoldo López: 'I never wanted to leave Venezuela'
Duration: 01:04
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Leopoldo López |
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