In 2008, the Cato Institute awarded Goicoechea the Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty which comes with an award of $500,000.[4] At the time, Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa called Goicoechea, "a symbol of… democratic reaction when freedom is threatened."[5] After receiving the Prize, Goicoechea experienced harassment in Venezuela, and state-run television depicted him as a cartoon clutching wards of cash stamped with the words "Made in USA."[6] As a result of his activism, he experienced death threats, which led him to move between various friends' homes to stay safe. President Chávez called the Goicoechea-led student movement, a "fascist attack."[7] In 2013, Goicochea decided to leave Venezuela with his family.
Return to Venezuela
After a period abroad, working and studying in the USA and Spain, Goicoechea returned to Venezuela in 2016 to rejoin the political arena. In an interview on June 26, Goicoechea explained that his return was marked by a renewed enthusiasm for the future of Venezuela.[8] After leaving the Primero Justicia political party, Goicoechea joined another opposition organization, Popular Will, and campaigned for the recall referendum against president Nicolás Maduro.[9]
Detention
On August 29, 2016 Goicoechea was detained while driving in La Trinidad, a neighborhood of Caracas.[10] Witnesses indicated that the Bolivarian Intelligence Service (SEBIN) was responsible for his detention,[11] but PSUV vice president and National Assembly deputy Diosdado Cabello later acknowledged his detention during a government rally. Cabello stated that Goicoechea had been arrested with "explosives and detonators".[12] For two days no news were heard of his whereabouts raising concerns of his spouse,[13] fellow party members and Human Rights Foundation.[14] On August 31, 2016 and after his lawyer, Nizar El Fakih, filed a lawsuit for unlawful detention and imprisonment,[15] Goicoechea was taken to an arraignment court in Caracas.[16] On arraignment, his lawyer stated his detention was not only irregularly executed, but that the charges being raised against Goicoechea had no basis of evidence. During the preliminary hearing on Friday September 2, 2016, an arraignment judge ordered that Goicoechea should remain under police custody without bail.[17] After hearing the charges and pleading not guilty, Goicoechea expressed his commitment to both democracy and a non-violent struggle for a better future in Venezuela.[18] He was paroled in October, and later wrote about his experiences in an editorial for The New York Times.[19]
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^Romero, Simon (November 10, 2007). "Students Emerge as a Leading Force Against Chávez". New York Times.
^"Yon Goicoechea en entrevista: Yo regresé y regresarán millones, porque Venezuela tiene futuro – LaPatilla.com". www.lapatilla.com. 26 June 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-29.
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^VPA, Prensa. "Rosaura Goicoechea: Tengo más de 35 horas sin saber nada de mi esposo, temo por su vida". voluntadpopular.com. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
^Foundation, Human Rights. "Venezuela: HRF Condemns Arbitrary Arrest and Fabrication of Evidence Against Opposition Leader | News | Human Rights Foundation". Human Rights Foundation. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
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goicoechea, this, spanish, name, first, paternal, surname, goicochea, second, maternal, family, name, lara, alexander, goicoechea, lara, born, november, 1984, venezuelan, lawyer, activist, organizer, emerged, leaders, behind, venezuelan, student, movement, whi. In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Goicochea and the second or maternal family name is Lara Yon Alexander Goicoechea Lara born 8 November 1984 1 2 is a Venezuelan lawyer activist and organizer He emerged as one of the leaders behind the Venezuelan Student Movement which formed as a result of actions by Hugo Chavez to amass further power as the country s president 3 He holds degrees from the Andres Bello Catholic University and Columbia University Yon GoicoecheaBorn 1984 11 08 November 8 1984 age 38 Caracas VenezuelaNationalityVenezuelanAlma materColumbia Law SchoolAndres Bello Catholic UniversityOccupation s LawyerActivistOrganizer Contents 1 Milton Friedman Prize 2 Return to Venezuela 3 Detention 4 References 5 External linksMilton Friedman Prize EditIn 2008 the Cato Institute awarded Goicoechea the Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty which comes with an award of 500 000 4 At the time Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa called Goicoechea a symbol of democratic reaction when freedom is threatened 5 After receiving the Prize Goicoechea experienced harassment in Venezuela and state run television depicted him as a cartoon clutching wards of cash stamped with the words Made in USA 6 As a result of his activism he experienced death threats which led him to move between various friends homes to stay safe President Chavez called the Goicoechea led student movement a fascist attack 7 In 2013 Goicochea decided to leave Venezuela with his family Return to Venezuela EditAfter a period abroad working and studying in the USA and Spain Goicoechea returned to Venezuela in 2016 to rejoin the political arena In an interview on June 26 Goicoechea explained that his return was marked by a renewed enthusiasm for the future of Venezuela 8 After leaving the Primero Justicia political party Goicoechea joined another opposition organization Popular Will and campaigned for the recall referendum against president Nicolas Maduro 9 Detention EditOn August 29 2016 Goicoechea was detained while driving in La Trinidad a neighborhood of Caracas 10 Witnesses indicated that the Bolivarian Intelligence Service SEBIN was responsible for his detention 11 but PSUV vice president and National Assembly deputy Diosdado Cabello later acknowledged his detention during a government rally Cabello stated that Goicoechea had been arrested with explosives and detonators 12 For two days no news were heard of his whereabouts raising concerns of his spouse 13 fellow party members and Human Rights Foundation 14 On August 31 2016 and after his lawyer Nizar El Fakih filed a lawsuit for unlawful detention and imprisonment 15 Goicoechea was taken to an arraignment court in Caracas 16 On arraignment his lawyer stated his detention was not only irregularly executed but that the charges being raised against Goicoechea had no basis of evidence During the preliminary hearing on Friday September 2 2016 an arraignment judge ordered that Goicoechea should remain under police custody without bail 17 After hearing the charges and pleading not guilty Goicoechea expressed his commitment to both democracy and a non violent struggle for a better future in Venezuela 18 He was paroled in October and later wrote about his experiences in an editorial for The New York Times 19 References Edit Goicoechea Lara Yon Alexander Edo Miranda Venezuela Dateas com M dateas com Retrieved 2018 09 05 Eventos de 8 11 1984 www ponteiro com br Retrieved 5 September 2018 Romero Simon 2007 11 10 Students Emerge as a Leading Force Against Chavez The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2016 08 29 Student wins 500 000 for challenging Chavez NBC News Associated Press April 23 2008 Venezuelan Student Movement Leader Awarded 500 000 Milton Friedman Liberty Prize Cato Institute a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite journal a Cite journal requires journal help James Ian May 27 2008 Venezuela targets student The Washington Times Romero Simon November 10 2007 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