Provea demands transparent process for choosing prosecutor and ombudsman
A clear and participatory process with guarantees of plurality and mechanisms for the selection of the Attorney General and the Defender of the People was demanded from the Chavista-controlled National Assembly this Friday, April 3, by the Venezuelan Program of Education Action in Human Rights (Provea).
TL;DR
- Provea calls for a clear, participatory process with guarantees of plurality for selecting the Attorney General and Defender of the People.
- The current selection committee is criticized for being dominated by representatives of the ruling party (Psuv).
- Provea states that the law requires plurality, but this is not being met, leading to illegitimate authorities.
- The absence of representatives from universities, guilds, and civil society in the committee is highlighted.
- Key requirements for selection include publishing applicant criteria and curricula, conducting open interviews, and allowing citizens to question candidates.
- Provea asserts that the selection of these officials cannot be a closed-door appointment.
- International entities like the Organization of American States (OAS) have also called for transparency in these appointments.
- The election of independent authorities is seen as a potential step towards reconciliation and democratic transition in Venezuela.