VOICED : Ombudsman descarta destitucion de magistrados venezolanos

The Venezuelan ombudsman opposed the dismissal of judges who temporarily assumed parliamentary powers, asserting the separation of powers and collaboration among state organs. Opposition activists demanded the judges' removal, a decision to be made by the Citizen Power, which includes officials close to the government. The opposition accused the judiciary of a coup for taking legislative powers and removing parliamentary immunity. The controversial sentences were annulled after being deemed unconstitutional and criticized internationally.

What was the ombudsman's stance on the dismissal of Supreme Court judges in Venezuela?

• He called for a public vote.

• He remained neutral.

• He rejected their dismissal.

• He supported their dismissal.

Who is responsible for deciding on the removal of Supreme Court judges according to the opposition?

• The Supreme Court itself

• The National Assembly

• The Citizen Power

• The President

What did the Venezuelan opposition accuse the judiciary of doing?

• Supporting the President

• Ignoring international criticism

• Taking over legislative powers

• Dismissing the National Assembly

What action did the judiciary take that led to accusations of a coup?

• They assumed legislative powers.

• They dissolved the National Assembly.

• They called for new elections.

• They arrested opposition leaders.

How did President Maduro respond to the controversial judicial rulings?

• He called for their annulment.

• He supported them fully.

• He ignored the criticism.

• He resigned from his position.