Lopez has long been a threat to socialists in Chacaito . `` The other option was to remain in hiding , but that option could 've left doubt among some , including some who are here , and we do n't have anything to hide . '' In this week , President Hugo Chavez 's government banned him from seeking public office . Hugo Chavez turned him in 2008 after the government accused of him terrorism , murder . Prosecutors formally charged him with arson and conspiracy ; dropped more serious charges .
Lopez has long been a threat to socialists in Chacaito . In this week , President Hugo Chavez 's government banned him from seeking public office . Hugo Chavez turned him in 2008 after the government accused of him terrorism , murder . Prosecutors formally charged him with arson and conspiracy ; dropped more serious charges .