The European Union condemned the use of Chavez groups and promised to send more humanitarian aid to Venezuela

The European Union (EU) on Sunday condemned the acts of violence and the use of "armed groups" in Venezuela by Nicolás Maduro's regime to prevent the entry of humanitarian aid into the country. country.

"The regime's refusal to recognize the humanitarian emergency leads to escalating tensions", lamented the head of European diplomacy Federica Mogherini in a statement made on behalf of the 28 members of the EU.

"We reject the use of irregular armed groups to intimidate civilians and lawmakers who have mobilized to deliver aid."insisted in a statement.

The EU has also declared ready to increase your helpannounced Mogherini. The EU has already committed more than 60 million euros in 2018 and 2019 in humanitarian aid and development aid, he said.

"We remember our commitment to help those in need for as long as needed, to increase this support and to work on coordination mechanisms. stronger and more inclusive under the leadership of the relevant United Nations institutions, in full respect of the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, "he added.

"The origins of the crisis in Venezuela are political and institutional, the solution can only be political, we reiterate our strong rejection and condemnation of violence and any initiative that could further destabilize the region," he said. .

"The Venezuelan people have already suffered a lot, it is time to let them decide their future, and we strongly reiterate our call for the restoration of democracy through free, transparent and credible presidential elections," he added.

(With information from AFP)