Venezuela Establishes National Electoral Commission for the Election of Justices of the Peace
The President stressed that the Bolivarian Revolution took its first step by calling for a Constituent Assembly, thus establishing the legal framework that allowed the people to exercise their sovereign right in 1999. Nov 20, 2024 Photo: VTV Canal8
November 20, 2024 Hour: 6:00 pm
The President stressed that the Bolivarian Revolution took its first step by calling for a Constituent Assembly, thus establishing the legal framework that allowed the people to exercise their sovereign right in 1999. “That was the only constitution that was brought to debate,” he stated.
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The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro Moros, attended the installation of the National Electoral Commission this Wednesday, marking a significant step towards the election of Justices of the Peace in the country.
During his speech, the President emphasized that this process marks the beginning of “a path to building the foundations of the new state.”
Maduro recalled the historical importance of the event, noting that it represents a milestone in the struggle to close the former mafia congress of the Fourth Republic and open the way to the popular constituent process. “We were here as constituents, opening the doors to legislative spaces that had been closed to the people and promoting the social movement with the 1999 Constitution,” he said.
The President stressed that the Bolivarian Revolution took its first step by calling for a Constituent Assembly, thus establishing the legal framework that allowed the people to exercise their sovereign right in 1999. “That was the only constitution that was brought to debate,” he stated.
Maduro also emphasized that this process lays the foundations for a state of justice characterized by its representativeness and democracy. “Venezuela is at the right time in its history,” he said.
For his part, the President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, explained that the new election will allow for the selection of Justices of the Peace through a universal and secret process.
Five thousand communal circuits will be defined, covering 3,643 communes and groupings of communal councils.
Young people over 15 years old must present their laminated identity card to participate in the election, scheduled for next November 15, where three Justices of the Peace and their respective alternates will be chosen in each circuit.
In total, 30,000 female and senior judges are expected to be elected, equally distributed between men and women.
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