US orchestrates replacement of 32 Venezuelan Supreme Court magistrates
US government orchestrates replacement of 32 Venezuelan Supreme Court magistrates, but Chavista influence in appointments raises doubts.
TL;DR
- The U.S. government is orchestrating the replacement of all 32 magistrates of the Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ).
- This action is part of negotiations for institutional reform following the fall of dictator Nicolás Maduro.
- The U.S. aims to conclude the selection of new members by December.
- The selection process involves a commission of seven jurists and a committee of 11 National Assembly deputies and 12 civil society representatives.
- Concerns exist regarding selection criteria and the potential for Chavismo to maintain influence, especially as Chavismo holds a majority among the deputies selected for the evaluation committee.