AN 2015 announces the formal start of the procedure toappoint all justices of the TSJ

CARACAS, VENEZUELA, September 18, 2026.– Deputy and constitutional lawyer Juan Miguel Matheus, a delegate on the Negotiating Commission of the 2015 National Assembly, announced on Friday the formal start of the procedure to appoint all justices of the Supreme Court of Justice, both principal and alternate.

Following the publication in the Official Gazette of the reform of Article 65 of the Organic Law of the Supreme Court of Justice, Deputy Matheus reiterated that this opens the door to the transformation of the Venezuelan justice system.

As the second cycle of talks between the Interim Government and the 2015 National Assembly got under way, the delegation led by Deputy Dinorah Figuera stressed that “the approved provisions
mandate moving forward with the appointment of new authorities for the Executive Directorate of the Judiciary, the Inspectorate General of Courts and the National School of the Judiciary.”

Strengthening the rule of law

As the lawmaker explained, “renewing these auxiliary bodies is essential to guarantee the independence of the judiciary, strengthen the judicial career and move toward a professional and
autonomous system of justice.” Finally, Matheus underlined that the 2015 National Assembly is committed to continue “working
in this second cycle to reach agreements that strengthen the rule of law and give Venezuelans back institutions that serve the Constitution and their rights.”