Venezuela Expands its Supreme Court: National Assembly Approves Adding 12 New Justices
Venezuela's National Assembly, with a pro-government majority, approved a major reform of the country's judicial system this Tuesday. This involves an amendment to the Organic Law of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ). This decision will allow for a significant increase in the number of judges, known as magistrates, who make up Venezuela's highest judicial institution.
The reform was approved unanimously during an ordinary session of parliament. With this legislative change, the total number of magistrates will increase from 20 to 32. This means that 12 new members will be added to the different chambers that make up the court, with the stated goal of streamlining legal processes and improving the system's efficiency.
The process for electing these new officials will begin in the coming weeks. The National Assembly will be the institution responsible for evaluating and selecting the candidates who will fill these additional positions. This move is seen as a relevant step in the organization of the State, as the Supreme Court is the body responsible for interpreting the Constitution and the laws.
This expansion of the TSJ represents one of the most prominent legislative changes in recent months in Venezuela. Citizens and various sectors of civil society will be attentive to how this reform affects the functioning of justice and the balance of power in the South American nation over the coming years.