Venezuelan lawyer Joel García announces candidacy for TSJ magistrate, vows to defend political prisoners

Joel García, a Venezuelan jurist known for defending political prisoners, has announced his candidacy for magistrate of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ). He states he will continue defending political prisoners during the selection process, framing his candidacy as an ethical commitment. This is notable given the TSJ's perceived lack of independence under the current government, and García's candidacy may signal an attempt to challenge the system from within.

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