A Venezuelan judge has ruled to continue the trial related to alleged corruption involving state oil company PDVSA and cryptocurrency dealings, known as the “PDVSA-Cripto” case. The decision comes despite ongoing complaints from the accused regarding a lack of transparency in the proceedings and poor prison conditions. Simultaneously, the judge has agreed to investigate allegations of human rights violations connected to the case. Public prosecutors maintain the validity of the trial process. The case, initiated three years ago, centers around accusations of embezzlement and illicit financial activities. Defendants claim their right to a public trial is being violated, adding to concerns about due process. The investigation into human rights claims represents a new development in the protracted legal battle.