Well, sir, I suspect it's probably a bit of both. The judiciary may not be as professional as we would want, but bearing in mind the orientation of the government as well, it would put as much or more weight on political loyalty and support of the Chavez doctrine as it would on professional standards. So you may have people who rise in certain institutions, including the judiciary, because of loyalty to the leader, because of their devotion to the party, rather than on the basis of their judicial expertise and skills. That may lead to people being beyond their means, beyond their level. They're there because of loyalty.
On February 28th, 2012. See this statement in context.