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Venezuela TSJ Rejects Election Result Publication Request

Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal rejects a request for publication of disaggregated presidential election results, imposing sanctions on the requesting party's lawyer.

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PoliticsJusticeElectionLatin AmericaLawVenezuela

Supreme Tribunal Of Justice (Tsj)National Electoral Council (Cne)Frente Democrático Popular (Fdp)Banco Central De Venezuela (Bcv)Colegio De Abogados

Nicolás MaduroMaría Alejandra DíazEdmundo González Urrutia

What legal basis did the TSJ use to justify its decision?: The TSJ cited the 'temerity' of the FDP's action, referencing a legal provision that allows for penalties for frivolous lawsuits. The court highlighted the FDP's challenge to the TSJ's authority and its potential to cause public alarm.
What sanctions were imposed on the lawyer representing the FDP?: The TSJ imposed a fine on the lawyer representing the FDP, María Alejandra Díaz, for allegedly disrespecting the judicial power and causing public unrest, also initiating disciplinary proceedings against her.
What is the main contention regarding the validity of the election results?: The opposition claims that the election results were fraudulent and that their candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia, actually won the presidency. The disaggregated results were sought to address these concerns and provide transparency.
What was the main request made in the legal action rejected by the Venezuelan TSJ?: The Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) rejected a request to publish the disaggregated results of the July 28 presidential elections, deeming the amparo action filed by the Frente Democrático Popular (FDP) inadmissible.
What was the FDP's argument for requesting the publication of disaggregated election results?: The FDP's request was based on the claim that the National Electoral Council (CNE) failed to comply with legal requirements to publish disaggregated election results within 30 days of the election.

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