The EU warned that Nicolás Maduro's regime was seeking to "intimidate" the opposition after the attack on MPs' immunity

"Wrong judicial decisions yesterday against members of the National Assembly of Venezuela Miguel Pizarro, Carlos Paparoni, Franco Casella and Winston Flores They are part of a series of flagrant violations of the right to due process and unfair judicial proceedings, "said the spokesman for the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs in a statement. Federica Mogherini.

The diplomat added that they also constituted "Clear intimidation measures aimed at hindering the political work of the National Assembly."

"These measures only contribute to a greater polarization of the situation in the country. The European Union stresses the need to fully respect the country's Constitution, as well as the civil rights of legislators and their parliamentary immunity, "the spokesman said.

The Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) of Venezuela on Tuesday urged the ruling National Constituent Assembly (ANC) to review the immunity of these four opposition MPs, this adds to the ten lawmakers already accused of rebellion.

This measure falls Carlos Paparoni and Miguel Pizarro, of the Primero Justicia evening, as well as Franco Casella and Winston Flores, from Voluntad Popular, the formation of the leader of the opposition parliament, Juan Guaidó, who is recognized as interim president of Venezuela by more than 50 countries.

In response to a request from the Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, the TSJ decided that MPs were responsible "in the blatant commission of crimes of treason against the fatherland, conspiracy, instigation to insurrection, civil rebellion, conspiracy to commit a crime, usurpation of office, public incitement to disobedience of laws and persistent hatred "

On Tuesday, the ANC withdrew immunity to lawmakers Carlos Paparoni and Miguel Pizarro. The leader of the ANC, Diosdado Cabello, explained that the other two deputies cited by the TSJ, Franco Casela and Winston Flores, they do not practice as holders and lack immunity.

The regime intensified the persecution against the opposition after the military uprising attempt of April 30, led by Guaidó.