Watch a powerful TED talk where freedom fighter Leopoldo Lopez delivers a compelling call to action for defending democratic values worldwide. Drawing from personal experiences of imprisonment and exile as a leader of Venezuela's pro-democracy movement, explore the sobering reality that 72% of the global population lives under autocratic rule. Learn about Lopez's vision for creating international solidarity in the fight against authoritarianism and discover concrete strategies for preserving democratic institutions. Recorded at TEDNext 2024, gain insights into the importance of cross-border collaboration and citizen engagement in safeguarding freedom and democratic principles for future generations.
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How to Defend Democracy — and Fight Autocracy | Leopoldo Lopez | TED
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