Carlos Lopez has long been a threat to democracy in Venezuela . He threw his support behind Henrique Capriles , another popular opposition leader , who narrowly lost to Chavez in October 2012 . In 2008 , President Hugo Chavez 's government barred him from seeking public office . Police turned him in this week after the police accused of him terrorism , murder . Police formally charged him with arson and conspiracy ; dropped more serious charges .
Carlos Lopez has long been a threat to democracy in Venezuela . In 2008 , President Hugo Chavez 's government barred him from seeking public office . Police turned him in this week after the police accused of him terrorism , murder . Police formally charged him with arson and conspiracy ; dropped more serious charges .