observations respectively, in relation to the preliminary objection, and possible merits, reparations and costs, within the term established in Operative Paragraph 12 of this Order. THEREFORE: THE PRESIDENT OF THE INTER-AMERICAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS, Pursuant to Articles 24(1) and 25(2) of the Statute of the Court and Articles 4, 15(1), 26, 31(2), 35(1), 40(2), 41(1), 45, 46, 50 to 56, 58 and 60 of its Rules of Procedure, DECIDES: 1. To require, for the reasons set forth in this Order (supra Considering Paragraphs 97 and 98), in accordance with the principle of procedural economy and in exercise of the authority granted under Article 50(1) of the Court’s Rules of Procedure, the following persons to render their statements by affidavit: WITNESSES A) Proposed by the representatives: 1. José Rafael Odreman Lezama, defense attorney of Mr. Brewer Carías in the domestic criminal proceeding, who will testify on “the [alleged] violations of due process which professor Brewer Carías [allegedly] suffered during said proceeding.” B) Proposed by the State : 2. Luis Fernando Damiani Bustillos, Masters degree in Law and Sociology, who will testify on “[t]he System for the Selection, Certification and Training of Venezuelan Judges. Competitive Process and Credentials for Admission to the Judicial Profession.” 3. Gonzalo Gómez Freite, a journalist, who will testify on “the [alleged] events of April 11, 12 and 13, 2002[, a]nd the role of alternative community-based media, due to the [alleged] information ‘blackout´ in the media.” 4. Ángel Palacios, an audiovisual and documentary producer, who will testify on “the [alleged] events of April 11, 12 and 13, 2002.” 5. Santa Palella Stracuzzi, Director of the National School of Prosecutors since 2010, who will testify on “the System for the Selection and Training of Prosecutors in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Competitive Process for Admission to the Judicial Profession. Continuous Training Program for Prosecutors of the Attorney General’s Office.” EXPERT WITNESSES: 29