- The official will hold the position until 2031 | Main photo: EFE
The National Assembly of Venezuela, elected in 2020, ratified Tarek William Saab as Attorney General of the Republic on Thursday, October 31, to continue leading that office for seven more years.
At the end of an evaluation process of 35 candidates, the deputies approved the continuity of Saab until 2031.
The prosecutor, who was a governor supported by Chavismo, came to office in 2017 by appointment of the plenipotentiary national constituent assembly, a forum made up exclusively of defenders of the government of Nicolás Maduro.
AN also ratified Alfredo Ruiz as defender of the people
The National Assembly also confirmed the permanence of Alfredo Ruiz in the position of ombudsman, a position that was held by Saab until 2017.
A total of 58 people applied for the position of ombudsman, of which 20 passed the filters and became eligible, as explained by Parliament in the session on Thursday, October 31.
However, minutes later the evaluation commission proposed ratifying Saab and Ruiz, which was approved by the overwhelming majority of Chavismo.
Ruiz was also executive director of the Ombudsman’s Office during the period 2014-2016; He was also appointed technical secretary of the National Commission for the Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment since August 1, 2016.
For his part, Gustavo Vizcaíno, current director of the Administrative Service for Identification, Migration and Immigration (Saime), was appointed as the new comptroller general, also for a period of seven years.
Vizcaíno will go on to lead the office that has politically disqualified several opponents, including the two-time presidential candidate Henrique Capriles and the current anti-Chavista leader María Corina Machado.
Other recent changes approved by the AN
Among the announcements made recently by the National Assembly, it became known on October 17 about the dismissal of the main rector of the National Electoral Council (CNE) Juan Carlos Delpino. In his place, Parliament appointed Conrado Pérez Briceño to fill the position.
The AN also approved that the Public Ministry initiate an investigation against Delpino for alleged treason.
“I request that article 130 of the Constitution be applied to him and that he be investigated for treason, homicide and other crimes contained in the penal code,” said Jorge Rodríguez, president of the AN, during his speech.
In Rodríguez’s opinion, Delpino would have tried “by all means” to affect the electoral process from his position within the CNE and so that the issuance of the first bulletin would be violated.
In addition to this, Parliament appointed Aura Rosa Hernández Moreno on the same day as incorporated substitute rector of the Electoral Branch.
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He National Assembly
In addition to the appointments of Alfredo Ruiz and Gustavo Vizcaíno, the National Assembly has made several other significant changes. Among them is the approval of new members for various commissions that play crucial roles in legislative processes and oversight functions.
The Assembly has also discussed proposed laws aimed at strengthening state institutions, which have been met with varied reactions from both supporters and critics. These legislative initiatives are seen by some as necessary reforms, while others interpret them as moves to consolidate power within the ruling party.
Furthermore, debates around issues such as human rights, political disqualification, and the independence of the judiciary continue to dominate discussions within the Assembly, reflecting the broader political climate in the country.
As the National Assembly proceeds with these appointments and legislative measures, observers both domestically and internationally will be watching closely to assess their implications for governance and civil liberties in Venezuela.
the recent decisions taken by the Assembly highlight ongoing tensions within Venezuelan politics, especially as officials are appointed who are closely aligned with the ruling party.
