The Parliament of Venezuela rejected the presence of the Russian army in the Caribbean country

The Parliament of Venezuela, chaired by Juan GuaidóTuesday described the arrival of the Russian army in the oil country as an "interference in national sovereignty", in a statement approved in plenary.

The majority of the opposition to the legislative power "unanimously rejected the presence of the Russian army in Venezuela (…), described as an interference in national sovereignty that constitutes a flagrant violation of the Constitution ", says a statement from the institution.

"It seems that (under the Nicolás Maduro) do not trust their military because they count (…). They are violating the Constitution again, "said Guaidó in a speech recognized by more than 50 countries as president in charge of Venezuela and led by the United States.

According to the law, the congress must authorize any foreign military mission to Venezuela.

The Russian government confirmed Tuesday the dispatch of military to expand the "cooperation" between Moscow and Caracas, "in strict compliance with the law," said the spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zajarova.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Jorge Arreaza, defended this military entourage on behalf of Nicolás Maduro's regime. "Russia's support for Venezuela is based on truth, common sense and respect for international law," he wrote on Twitter.

On Saturday, two Russian planes landed at the Maiquetía International Airport, which serves Caracas, carrying military personnel and equipment.

According to the local press, the planes transferred to Venezuela a hundred army officers led by a senior official.

"They did not bring plants (electric) in these planes, they did not bring technicians (…). No, they brought foreign soldiers on national soil"Guaidó said.

The tensions coincide with a power outage that paralyzes much of Venezuela since Monday.

"They said so much that humanitarian aid was destined for the entry of transnational armed forces and that they were the ones who sent foreign soldiers to Venezuela," Guaidó added.

He referred to the February 23 unsuccessful attempt, according to which the United States donated food and medical supplies to the borders with Colombia and Brazil. President Maduro considered this initiative an "excuse" for military intervention.