Perquis Rocha, the legal representative of María Corina Machado, said this Tuesday that they went to the Supreme Court (TSJ) to find out how the appeals of the allegedly disqualified presidential candidate have progressed, but they do not have access. For the second time file.
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Today we are assisting the TSJ to review in the Politico-Administrative Chamber the file on the factual and precautionary defense filed by María Corina Machado against the obstruction of her exercise of her political rights and participation in the presidential election. ,” the lawyer wrote on his X account.
“For the second time, the SPA did not give us access to examine the file and not only know the process implemented, but in particular, know from the first source of the alleged compliance of the General Comptroller of the Comptroller General. The Republic, Politico-Administrative Council asked to record the administrative background of this case.
2/7 For the 2nd time, the SPA did not grant access to the express to examine it and not only know the process followed but specifically, know the first source of alleged compliance with the SPA requirement made by the CGR. , more background on the case is given here…
—Perkins Rocha (@PerkinsRocha) January 9, 2024
Rocha pointed out that the ban leaves Machado in a vulnerable situation and deprives him of knowledge of the judicial process they conducted. Furthermore, he pointed out that the TSJ was at risk of complying with treaties signed in Barbados and constitutional guarantees of due process.
By denying access to the 4/7 Express, the first time on 12/19/2023 and the second time today, SPA puts MCM in a dangerously unsafe situation, with the justification that “Judge Reporter and SPA Malachias Gill are also working on it”…
—Perkins Rocha (@PerkinsRocha) January 9, 2024
6/7 …specifically in relation to the obligation assumed by the SPA to participate in judicial proceedings to review alleged political disqualifications “in accordance with the principles of speed, efficiency and effectiveness enshrined in the Constitution”, the Agreement states.
—Perkins Rocha (@PerkinsRocha) January 9, 2024
The legal representative will continue to press with the tools of constitutional law and hope that the truth will prevail in the case.
