New principal rector of the CNE! The National Assembly (AN) will appoint and swear in a new rector of the National Electoral Council (CNE), this Tuesday, October 8, 2024, to replace Juan Carlos Delpino, due to absolute absence.
The information was confirmed through the AN agenda proposal. In addition, it is clarified that the measure is contemplated in article 12 of the Organic Law of the Electoral Power.
Likewise, it was reported that the appointment and swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
New principal rector of the CNE
Delpino was a member of the CNE, along with Rosalba Gil and Leonel Párica, of the Civil and Electoral Registry Commission, the body in charge of the formation, organization, supervision and updating of the Civil and Electoral registries, as well as preserving the books, minutes and other relevant documents.
He is the son of Juan José Delpino, a renowned union leader who led the Confederation of Venezuelan Workers (CTV).
Likewise, it was known that Delpino lived in the United States (USA) before taking over as head of the electoral body in August 2023.
He has a long history of 20 years as an electoral technician. He was substitute rector of the CNE, appointed on June 12, 2020 by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ).
During that period he was part, along with Tania D’Amelio and Gladys Gutiérrez, of the Civil and Electoral Registry Commission. He was general director of Political Participation of the CNE.
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Analysis of the Upcoming Appointment of a New Rector of the National Electoral Council (CNE)
As reported by various sources, the National Assembly (AN) is set to appoint and swear in a new rector of the National Electoral Council (CNE) on October 8, 2024, to replace Juan Carlos Delpino. This decision comes as a result of Delpino’s absolute absence and is contemplated in article 12 of the Organic Law of the Electoral Power.
The Context of Juan Carlos Delpino’s Absence
It is essential to note that Juan Carlos Delpino has been making headlines recently. According to a tweet by Gabriel Hetland, a journalist who has written for the New York Times, Delpino had refused to certify a claim that Maduro won an election, which has led to him being in hiding [[1]]. This development sheds light on the context of Delpino’s absence and raises questions about the implications of his departure from the CNE.
The Significance of the New Appointment
The appointment of a new rector is crucial for the functioning of the CNE, which is responsible for overseeing the electoral process in Venezuela. As such, the decision to appoint a new rector is seen as a significant development in the country’s electoral landscape.
In contrast to the situation surrounding Juan Carlos Delpino, the appointment of a new rector does not seem to be mired in controversy. The AN’s agenda proposal and the clarification that the measure is contemplated in the Organic Law of the Electoral Power suggest a relatively straightforward process [[unknown]].
Other Noteworthy Developments
It is worth noting that while the focus is on the CNE and its upcoming appointment, other incidents involving rector-level appointments have surfaced in recent times. For instance, Edmundo González Urrutia, the presidential candidate of the Mesa de la Unidad Democrática (MUD), reportedly met with the rector of the CNE, although the context of this meeting is unclear [[2]]. Meanwhile, news of the appointment of a new rector at a theological college, namely Theological College, also surfaces in the media, albeit without any connection to the Venezuelan CNE [[3]].
Conclusion
The appointment of a new rector of the National Electoral Council (CNE) is an important development in Venezuela’s electoral landscape, particularly given the controversy surrounding Juan Carlos Delpino’s absence. While the context of Delpino’s departure raises concerns, the upcoming appointment of a new rector seems to follow the established procedures. As the country prepares for this transition, attention will be focused on the future direction of the CNE and the implications for Venezuela’s electoral process.
