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How to Defend Democracy — and Fight Autocracy | Leopoldo Lopez | TED

Seventy-two percent of the world’s population lives under some sort of autocratic rule, says freedom fighter Leopoldo Lopez. In a rousing call to defend democracy worldwide, he shares the story of his imprisonment and exile for leading the movement against Venezuela’s authoritarian regime — and shares his vision for uniting across borders to champion freedom…

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Seventy-two percent of the world’s population lives under some sort of autocratic rule, says freedom fighter Leopoldo Lopez. In a rousing call to defend democracy worldwide, he shares the story of his imprisonment and exile for leading the movement against Venezuela’s authoritarian regime — and shares his vision for uniting across borders to champion freedom and stamp out autocracy. (Recorded at TEDNext 2024 on October 24, 2024)

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  1. @PolarizedxD

    November 4, 2024 at 8:14 am

    American here seeing the degradation of democracy across the world and the lack of care in America is tough

  2. @AaronOkeanos

    November 4, 2024 at 8:15 am

    Autocrats work together? Yes they do. But it’s a temporary and a brittle alliance of convenience. The moment they get an opportunity they try to overtake each other or at least take advantage of each other.

    • @virginia456us

      November 4, 2024 at 12:19 pm

      It reminds me of gaming strategy, teaming up then turning on one another. Hunger Games?

  3. @judithfragachan4399

    November 4, 2024 at 8:16 am

    🤡🤡🤡🤡

  4. @alexsbarricades8218

    November 4, 2024 at 8:24 am

    This talk came at the perfect time. From my experience, not only is authoritarianism on the rise these days, I’m seeing more and more people in the freedom movements I’m in start to reject democracy and it’s been a demoralising experience. Now we need people like you more than ever. Thank you Leopoldo! Sincerely, a young woman from Hong Kong

  5. @AaronOkeanos

    November 4, 2024 at 8:29 am

    We need to stop funding autocracies because they are cheaper. Our greed and wish for low prices is powering autocracy. We create our own enemies and future problems like that. As so happened with Russia, as so happens with China and others. Total trade embargo with countries without freedoms would drain their influence and power base. Only trade with countries who maintain some standards of freedom.

    And if embargoes are too strong at least consider high tariffs (with rules of origin applied so noone can cheat). So manufacturing within freedom countries is encouraged.

    • @virginia456us

      November 4, 2024 at 12:21 pm

      Yes. Greed and over-reliance on capitalism leading to good. 😞

  6. @gmic56ify

    November 4, 2024 at 9:25 am

    This is what right wing governments do. Braineash others into thinking the party of the people are the enemy, while they turn the government into a banana Republic.

  7. @vesawuoristo4162

    November 4, 2024 at 9:32 am

    Trump caused many authoritarian governments to get in power , the world looks at the US for an example.

  8. @atomblack2093

    November 4, 2024 at 10:02 am

    1. Stop legitimizing autocrats
    2. Support the people and democracy movements
    3. Build a global movement for freedom and democracy

    One of the biggest barriers to our own collective power to create a fair and free world, is propaganda/misinformation. It muddles our ability to act on any of the above.

    Those with power want to cause confusion by use of the tool of propaganda. The best way to combat this as far as I know is to talk to each other and avoid isolation. Have difficult conversations with others and yourself about beliefs. Have compassion for each other and yourself

    Comment with more solutions to misinformation/propaganda confusion. I want a better world for everyone

  9. @PulkitRana_1169

    November 4, 2024 at 10:24 am

    PTE

  10. @cabdirisaaqbaraag3465

    November 4, 2024 at 10:29 am

    We are all with the world freedom fighters.

  11. @pragmaticpoet

    November 4, 2024 at 10:42 am

    Democracy = Self Responsible, Self Secure, Self Autonomy Governing = you cannot build democracy while repressing ANYONES autonomy

    • @pragmaticpoet

      November 4, 2024 at 10:52 am

      Authoritarian = lazy, does not wants to the work of trust building defaults to Control Tactics

      Insecure, does not have Self trust only navigates with control tactics

      Perverts, aroused by repressing others CLEARLY INFORMED autonomy

  12. @FredericoFlosculo

    November 4, 2024 at 10:47 am

    Thanks, Leopoldo! A rare act of courage for the best furure of ours democracies. The world cannot forgive dictatos, autocrats, crazy leaders.

  13. @virginia456us

    November 4, 2024 at 12:16 pm

    This reminds me of the biblical tower of Babel story, where there’s an emphasis on “one” language and people. Empires are often created by the destruction of cultures, one over another, and it reminds me of autocracy. May we work towards equality and freedom for our all fellow human brothers and sisters.

  14. @Nenkov31

    November 4, 2024 at 12:37 pm

    First we have to think a way how to separate the Burocracy from Democracy and only after that will be a point. In today’s democracy it’s only dehumanising what we do 😢

    • @theronwatson3155

      November 4, 2024 at 6:47 pm

      And eliminate the nepotism and corruption from the bureaucracy

  15. @johnpearce9023

    November 4, 2024 at 12:56 pm

    Freedom

  16. @nadavharel9071

    November 4, 2024 at 2:17 pm

    Respect for this guy

  17. @AwetZeray-i9f

    November 4, 2024 at 2:43 pm

    Wow wow concise , dictators they may take our live but never take our free dom ! Thanks bro

  18. @Kat_cath

    November 4, 2024 at 2:49 pm

    UN GIGANTE, que por cierto te comprendo Lilian tintori 😅❤

  19. @valoriebroderick

    November 4, 2024 at 3:02 pm

    This guy is a hero.

    • @chuchox2

      November 4, 2024 at 4:23 pm

      What for?

  20. @Dhsdiversehealthsolutions

    November 4, 2024 at 3:55 pm

    Thank you Leopold! Cubans, Venezuelan,should hear this clear speech!

  21. @harrypearle9781

    November 4, 2024 at 5:01 pm

    DUMP TRUMP or TRUMP DUMPS US!
    Vote now, to support the first WOMAN President to enhance DEMOCRACY, now
    ================================================ tnx 4 great TED talk

  22. @theronwatson3155

    November 4, 2024 at 6:38 pm

    Tonight, we will break the record high low temperature by 6 degrees in Baton Rouge, Time to act is Now

  23. @pds4408

    November 4, 2024 at 6:54 pm

    I used to live where he was major. I saw him training with the police. He ran that place like a clock. I 100% believe in him. Nobody told me, I SAW it with my own very eyes. While the country was falling apart, he stood on his own two feet and took care of us.

  24. @mtcnew8353

    November 4, 2024 at 7:21 pm

    It’s ridiculous to defend something with so many flaws. The election is rigged by special interest groups, by foreign forces. Name one so called democratic country that has a government that works for the benefits of her people! None!

  25. @angellopezpiratasbbc

    November 5, 2024 at 12:48 pm

    Leopoldo Lopez es un excelente líder, lo demuestra los hechos, el ser el co fundador del World Liberty Congress, lo hace ser una figura que se enfoca en los más oprimidos o más afectados, es el gustarle la lucha social, es gustarle la esencia de la política en especial la de partidos, muy bien enfocado, Dios le siga dando esa bendición, la de tener el don de luchador, Felicitaciones!

  26. @lisbethvega8378

    November 5, 2024 at 12:51 pm

    Excelente, pronto lograremos la mejor Venezuela que tanto anhelamos

  27. @juniorvieco

    November 5, 2024 at 12:54 pm

    Apollo la democracia y a Leopoldo ya que su lucha es por Venezuela

  28. @MarisolHernandez-i9l

    November 5, 2024 at 1:02 pm

    Este es un problema GLOBAL y los pueblos necesitan de las ayudas de la Democracia.Especialmente de los Estados Unidos como dices tu Leopoldo,los gobiernos deben invertir en la Democracia,sale más barato q pagar el precio d estos regímenes

  29. @MANUELPEREZ-b4l

    November 5, 2024 at 1:11 pm

    Muy bien Leopoldo, en la democracia encontramos principios y valores en la vida VP gremios Yaracuy.

  30. @anakarinadecaruci933

    November 5, 2024 at 1:16 pm

    Leader, always intelligent. ❤ God bless you. I support you.
    Suggestion: add subtitles so that those who do not understand English know what it is saying.

    • @anakarinadecaruci933

      November 5, 2024 at 1:17 pm

      Líder, siempre inteligente. ❤ Dios te bendiga. Yo te apoyo.
      Sugerencia: agregue subtítulos para que aquellos que no entienden inglés sepan lo que dice.

  31. @AndreinaAleman-t7o

    November 5, 2024 at 1:35 pm

    Thank you for being our voice, long live free Venezuela.

  32. @deyaniramartinez6452

    November 5, 2024 at 1:53 pm

    Ese es mi líder, carajo. Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua… ya basta de estos autócratas. Necesitamos más democracias y el mundo no puede mirar para otro lado

  33. @EngelynAlvarez

    November 5, 2024 at 2:07 pm

    Necesitamos tener confianza, siento que lo más difícil lo hicimos y confío en que TODOS a nivel internacional nos van ayudar y lo vamos a lograr, Libertad y Democracia yo creo en la mejor Venezuela Leopoldo siempre nos dijo visualizala y se que ya viene💪🏼🧡🇻🇪

  34. @humbertogalvis1269

    November 5, 2024 at 2:10 pm

    Excellent and inspiring speech, dear Leopoldo. From Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela, I wish you the best acting as General Secretary in the World Liberty Council @worldlibertycongress on behalf of the global pupulation living under autocratic regimes such as the hegemonic authoritarianism in Venezuela ¡Fuerza y fe!

  35. @mikepollux

    November 5, 2024 at 2:15 pm

    Great job Leopoldo!!!… what a great initiative it is to get all freedom fighters together to face off a network of autocrats that are being very successful at taking over the world… thank you and thanks to the whole alliance of freedom and democracy fighters for opening our eyes…

  36. @EdgarLares-k6n

    November 5, 2024 at 3:05 pm

    Venezuela; Venezolanos*: El miedo y la seguridad sólo depende de cada uno de nosotros, no de alguien otro conocido o desconocido, porque sólo necesitamos hacernos una única pregunta. Qué deseo para mis coterraneos, para mí familia, para mis vecinos, para mi padre, para mi madre, mis abuelos y abuelas, para mis hijas e hijos, para mis amigos y amigas, para MI ? Tu respuesta es la correcta y es la respuesta correcta de toda Venezuela*; la mía es la misma que hemos expresado todos sin distinción alguna en este humilde comentario: QUIERO Y QUEREMOS SER FELICES EN LIBERTAD Y NO COMPLACIDOS EN ESCLAVITUD; SER YO MISMO EN DEMOCRACIA Y NO ARRODILLADOS ANTE UN TIRANO MALTRATADOR; QUEREMOS CONVIVIR TODOS CON NUESTROS ERRORES Y NO CON DIABÓLICAS EJECUCIONES DE UN RÉGIMEN DE IGNORANCIA, SUPERSTICIÓN Y AMBICIONES MALVADAS DELICUENCIALES. VIVAS TÚ, VIVA VENEZUELA, VIVA MI FAMILIA Y YO*. LIBRES SIEMPRE HASTA EL FINAL. Elemejelem*. Qué así sea !!!

  37. @EmigdioPrimera

    November 5, 2024 at 3:05 pm

    Bravo Leopoldo, Dios te bendiga! 🙏🏻

  38. @kearlysrangel9363

    November 5, 2024 at 3:08 pm

    La Mejor Venezuela se construye en Libertad!
    Viva Venezuela Libre!

  39. @isabelcordero1470

    November 5, 2024 at 3:12 pm

    Gracias líder por tu entrega y trabajo

  40. @EdgarLares-k6n

    November 5, 2024 at 3:16 pm

    Así habla un líder, ejemplo de liderazgo con Formación, Fervor, Fuerza, Fe y Firmeza. Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia. Gracias mi Q*uerido H*ermano por tu mensaje: no defraudaremos a los Venezolanos.*1950MCML1950

  41. @jesuslaya5434

    November 5, 2024 at 3:45 pm

    Seguiremos creciendo

  42. @aracelysquevedo

    November 5, 2024 at 4:04 pm

    Que nada nos detenga, confiamos en la mejor Venezuela, pronto la tendremos, adelante Leopoldo, seguimos en pie de lucha

  43. @maximodiaz-estebanez4771

    November 5, 2024 at 4:16 pm

    Cierto hay que ser más proactivos en esta lucha

  44. @Usercmz

    November 5, 2024 at 7:03 pm

    👍🙏

  45. @Usercmz

    November 5, 2024 at 7:04 pm

    Leopoldo vamos con fuerza y fe. X Venezuela

  46. @EduardoMunozSira

    November 5, 2024 at 7:19 pm

    Gracias Leopoldo, está vía es la mejor, aunque creo que un poco tarde, pero la creación de una red de defensores de las Democracias es una excelente idea

  47. @AntonioRojas-q4b

    November 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm

    Edmundo Ganó! Se viene la transición!

  48. @siriamorr7173

    November 5, 2024 at 7:47 pm

    No pueden tapar el solo con un dedo, pronto libres

  49. @LISBETH1202

    November 5, 2024 at 7:55 pm

    Sigue con esta lucha gracias por nunca abandonarla 🙏🏻

  50. @MiguelVeliz2013

    November 5, 2024 at 8:59 pm

    El mundo entero debería escuchar estas clarificadoras palabras del Leopoldo López, acerca de Venezuela. Queremos una Venezuela Libre.

  51. @Windy3s

    November 6, 2024 at 2:33 am

    🦅🦅🦅

  52. @ManuelMora-uf9qh

    November 6, 2024 at 6:39 am

    Este régimen no es reconocido por no mostrar las actas a perdido y es necesario que el mundo se exprese a favor de la democracia, gracias a todos los y las valientes que luchamos por una nueva Venezuela viva la libertad viva Venezuela si se puede

  53. @MisterDreamOfficial

    November 6, 2024 at 8:21 am

    Indonesia needs to watch this

  54. @warp.9.scotty

    November 6, 2024 at 8:44 am

    Well I guess it didn’t work did it?

  55. @carmencruzsalas5727

    November 6, 2024 at 9:24 am

    Pronto estaras dando un discurso como este aquí en Venezuela.. ❤ Venezuela Libre.

  56. @opcomment

    November 6, 2024 at 2:12 pm

    A little late

  57. @ShinbrigTV

    November 6, 2024 at 4:29 pm

    As a Venezuelan and living back there in 2011-2013 when Chavez passed away; I cannot tell you how important it is for people to LISTEN to this!!

  58. @TolaRat

    November 6, 2024 at 5:12 pm

    No rioting? Darn.

  59. @Carloshenry-s2u

    November 6, 2024 at 8:31 pm

    Definetwly the rigth person to talk about this . His sucede preceed him. 😂. He run from venezuela when he could. 😂. A coward.

  60. @Carloshenry-s2u

    November 6, 2024 at 8:32 pm

    Valla cobarde. 😂

  61. @NoVolveran

    November 6, 2024 at 10:34 pm

    Americans puppet …

  62. @bigtoepapa

    November 6, 2024 at 11:04 pm

    Add USA to the list

  63. @ianrockwell5696

    November 7, 2024 at 1:33 am

    It’s too soon for anything like this. The threat of autocracy is not a joke.

  64. @daniel7ven25

    November 7, 2024 at 4:03 am

    Most important lesson, it’s a very necessary to everybody see this.
    Inspiring us to start out fight in Africans countries. To change that system, because we are living inside the jail, even known that we are in our country.
    Stop autocratic, and long live for democracy.

  65. @helloenrique

    November 7, 2024 at 9:32 am

    “Como defender la democracia y pelear contra la autocracia” hablado por una persona que falló en defender la democracia y perdió la pelea contra Chavez y Maduro, ambos autócratas

  66. @robertcoupe5954

    November 7, 2024 at 12:15 pm

    We are NOT a democracy!! We are a constitutional republic !!

  67. @lovekunqu

    November 7, 2024 at 4:58 pm

    Finally, America faces it as well

  68. @katiuscadelvallelugo5666

    November 7, 2024 at 8:01 pm

    Bravo 👏🏼

  69. @madambluewave

    November 7, 2024 at 8:24 pm

    We are going to definitely learn a thing or two from this, considering the position the United States is now in. But those of us that love democracy are not going down a without a fight.

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