The Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ, in Spanish) denied the reception this week of challenges in the Electoral Chamber to the results of the legislative elections that took place on December 6th, the entity announces today on its website. The institution pointed out that the clarification responds to statements given by political spokespersons and wrong information promoted by irresponsible citizens through social networks.
The Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ, in Spanish) denied the reception this week of challenges in the Electoral Chamber to the results of the legislative elections that took place on December 6th, the entity announces today on its website. The institution pointed out that the clarification responds to statements given by political spokespersons and wrong information promoted by irresponsible citizens through social networks.
According to the TSJ, this behavior does not contribute to maintain the climate of peace prevailing in the country after the parliamentary elections (in which the right wing won 112 out of the 167 seats).
Moreover, the Court declared that the special sessions conducted by the National Assembly for the appointment of judges are constitutional and the powers of Parliament are not diminished in spite of being in the final stage of the 2011-2016 legislative period.
The entity argued that although the Constitution sets on December 15 for the end of the second session period in the year, during the legislative recess the Standing Committee of the National Assembly or the President may summon for special meetings.
It was added that the constitutional term of the National Assembly lasts five years, until January 4 after the elections and the settlement of the new Parliament.
Source: PL