Venezuela initiates judicial reform and TSJ renewal process

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Venezuela is undergoing a significant judicial reform process following political agreements between the government and opposition. As part of the Amnesty and Democratic Coexistence Law, the Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence has granted alternative liberty measures to 131 individuals previously detained for crimes related to attacks on democratic institutions.

Central to the negotiations is the total renewal of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ). Opposition delegate Julio César Moreno has called for the active involvement of university deans, jurists, and bar associations to ensure a transparent selection process. To safeguard the integrity of the new magistrates, a commission of legal experts will be established to oversee the nominations committee and verify credentials.

Opposition leader Delsa Solórzano has emphasized that replacing TSJ magistrates alone is insufficient; she argues for a broader restructuring of the judicial base, including the implementation of competitive exams for career judges in control and trial courts. Economists suggest that successful execution of these judicial reforms could reduce national uncertainty and attract new foreign investment by providing greater legal security.

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Delcy Rodríguez · Delsa Solórzano · Encuentro Ciudadano · Julio César Moreno · Supreme Tribunal of Justice · Venezuela

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Constitutional lawyer Juan Carlos Apitz views the TSJ renewal as a significant step toward democratic transition and separation of powers.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Venezuelan government is implementing measures under the Amnesty and Democratic Coexistence Law to promote national reconciliation. www.telesurtv.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Opposition delegate Julio César Moreno called on legal academics and bar associations to participate in the judicial system renewal. focoinformativo.site · primicia.com.ve
[○ 1 SOURCE] Delsa Solórzano argued that replacing TSJ magistrates is insufficient without restructuring the entire judicial base, including career judges. laprensadelara.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The measures apply to individuals with presumed or proven involvement in crimes under Venezuelan law. www.telesurtv.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence granted alternative liberty measures to 131 detained individuals. www.telesurtv.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Delsa Solórzano emphasized that the judicial renewal process requires transparency and connection with the public. monitoreamos.com · laprensadelara.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A new commission of legal experts will be created to oversee the nominations committee and ensure magistrate credentials. focoinformativo.site · primicia.com.ve