VOICED : Ministros venezolanos cancelan su comparecencia ante legislativo

The Venezuelan government canceled a scheduled session where ministers were to explain the economic situation and emergency decree. The session was canceled due to the ministers' refusal to hold it publicly. Official sources expressed confusion over the ministers' absence, while opposition members were accused of wanting to turn the session into a media spectacle. The economic emergency decree requires approval or rejection by the Parliament by Friday. The Parliament's leader announced plans to initiate contempt proceedings against the ministers who refused to attend.

Why did the Venezuelan government cancel the ministers' appearance before the Parliament?

• The President was unavailable.

• The opposition requested a delay.

• The session was supposed to be public, which they opposed.

• The ministers were not prepared.

What was the opposition's criticism regarding the ministers' absence?

• They assumed the ministers were on vacation.

• They felt the ministers were not informed.

• They thought the ministers were avoiding accountability.

• They believed the ministers were too busy.

What did government supporters accuse the opposition of trying to do?

• Change the session's location.

• Invite international observers.

• Turn the session into a media spectacle.

• Delay the session.

By when does the Parliament need to decide on the emergency economic decree?

• By the end of the month.

• By the end of the year.

• By next Monday.

• By Friday.

What action did the head of the Parliament announce against the officials who did not attend?

• A vote of no confidence.

• A procedure for contempt.

• A public apology demand.

• A financial penalty.