Venezuelan ruling bloc blocks opposition bid to question state secret, virtual hearings suspension

In Venezuela's Security and Narcotrafficking Commission, five pro-government lawmakers voted against opposition motions to summon the Executive to explain the scope of a state secret declaration and the suspension of virtual judicial hearings. The commission's president dismissed the opposition's request as a 'circus', while the ruling bench directed them to submit written consultations to the Ministry of Justice. This reflects the ruling party's continued control over legislative oversight mechanisms, limiting transparency on judicial and security decisions.