News that the U.S. Congress will give a human rights prize to far-right Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, who was implicated in last year's violent street protests, has provoked criticism and outrage in Caracas. The president of the country's National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, said the move was an insult to the memory of the 43 victims who were killed in the opposition-led violence. Lopez is currently in prison for his role in unleashing the violent actions. teleSUR
