In Venezuela, two judges from a parallel Supreme Court appointed by the opposition-led Parliament were arrested, adding to the arrest of Judge Ángel Serpa. The Parliament had appointed 33 new judges, claiming the previous ones were illegally chosen by the Chavista majority. The judiciary warned that this move could be seen as usurpation and treason. These events heightened tensions during a critical week as Venezuela prepared for the Constituent Assembly elections amid ongoing protests against President Maduro's government.

What event led to the arrest of three judges in Venezuela?

• A new law passed by the government

• A military coup

• The establishment of a parallel Supreme Court by the opposition

• An international intervention

Why did the Venezuelan Parliament appoint 33 new magistrates?

• To counteract the alleged illegal appointment of judges by the previous government

• To comply with international demands

• To replace judges who resigned

• To address a shortage of judges

What legal warnings did the judiciary issue regarding the new court?

• It violates human rights

• It would cause economic instability

• It constitutes usurpation of functions and treason

• It would lead to international sanctions

What significant event was scheduled to occur in Venezuela amid the crisis?

• A referendum on independence

• A presidential election

• The election of the Constituent Assembly

• A peace treaty signing

What has been the impact of the protests against the Venezuelan government?

• A decrease in international trade

• Over 100 deaths

• The resignation of key government officials

• An increase in foreign aid