Opposition politicians in Venezuela claim the elimination of four terrorism control courts will not end political persecution within the country. The decision by the Plenary Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) merely removes this specific jurisdiction from those courts. However, competence regarding terrorism cases still remains within trial courts and courts of appeal. Leaders argue the move is a superficial change and doesn't address the broader issue of politically motivated prosecutions. They maintain the TSJ’s action does not dismantle the mechanisms used to target opponents. The original article appeared on EL NACIONAL, a Venezuelan news outlet. This suggests a continuation of the existing legal framework for pursuing cases deemed related to terrorism.