A recent hearing in the high-profile “PDVSA-Crypto” case was disrupted by technical issues with the video link to the El Rodeo I detention center. Former minister Tarek El Aissami and co-defendant Álvaro Pulido both voiced concerns regarding procedural violations during the 18th hearing. El Aissami specifically claimed a lack of due process and urgently requested medical attention. He further alleged that the presiding judge bears responsibility for his safety. The case centers around allegations of corruption and mismanagement within Venezuela’s state oil company, PDVSA, and its cryptocurrency initiatives. Further details regarding the specific violations and medical needs were not immediately available. The hearing’s disruptions raise questions about the fairness and transparency of the ongoing legal proceedings.