Leopoldo Lopez

ModernPoliticianVenezuela1971 — ?

Venezuelan opposition figure under house arrest.

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Quick Facts

Born

1971

Country

Venezuela

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score39.4

Leopoldo Lopez — Complete Timeline

2009 AD

Founding of Voluntad PopularPolitical Action◆ Major

López co-founded the political party Voluntad Popular, which became a leading opposition force against the government of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro. The party advocated for democratic change and social justice.

Political PartyOppositionDemocracy

Impact: nationalconstructive

2014 AD

Arrest and imprisonmentPolitical Action◆ Major

López was arrested in February 2014 on charges of inciting violence during anti-government protests. He was sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison, drawing international condemnation as a political prisoner.

ArrestPolitical PrisonerProtests

Impact: nationaltragic

2017 AD

House arrestPolitical Action

López was transferred from prison to house arrest in 2017, but remained under strict government surveillance. His detention continued to symbolize the Maduro government's repression of opposition.

House ArrestRepressionOpposition

Impact: national