VOICED : Opositor Ramos Allup presidira parlamento venezolano

The Venezuelan opposition elected Henry Ramos Salup as the new parliamentary leader, marking the first time in 16 years that the assembly will be controlled by the opposition. Ramos Salup promised to restore legislative autonomy and push for political change. The opposition coalition won 112 out of 167 seats in the December elections but faces potential seat losses due to impugnations by the Supreme Court. Ramos Salup dismissed these challenges as fraudulent and affirmed that all elected deputies will attend the assembly. He replaces Diosdado Cabello and has been a deputy since 1992, except for a period of abstention due to electoral distrust.

Who was elected to lead the new Venezuelan parliament?

• Diosdado Cabello

• Henry Ramos Salup

• Nicolás Maduro

• Juan Guaidó

What significant change is happening in the Venezuelan parliament for the first time in 16 years?

• The parliament is being dissolved

• The opposition is taking control

• A new party is being formed

• The ruling party is gaining more control

What did Ramos Salup promise regarding the legislative body?

• To increase taxes

• To restore its autonomy

• To reduce its size

• To merge it with another body

What challenge is the opposition coalition facing regarding their seats?

• Legal challenges from the ruling party

• Financial issues

• A natural disaster

• Internal disagreements

What was a reason for Ramos Salup's abstention from politics between 2005 and 2010?

• Lack of public support

• Health issues

• International pressure

• Distrust in the electoral system