The Venezuelan government and opposition have reached an agreement to work towards reforming the country’s Supreme Court of Justice. As part of the deal, a joint committee was appointed to review the process for selecting candidates for the court.
The committee will examine how nominees are chosen, with the aim of ensuring a more transparent and merit‑based selection system. While the details of its mandate remain to be clarified, the move is seen as a step toward addressing long‑standing concerns about the court’s independence.
Venezuela’s Supreme Court of Justice is the highest judicial authority in the country, and its composition has been a point of contention between the ruling party and opposition groups for years. The agreement follows a period of heightened tension over judicial appointments.
Neither side has yet disclosed the committee’s composition or the timeline for its work, but the decision marks a significant development in efforts to overhaul the court’s selection procedures.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
