"Parliament strongly condemns the 'brutal repression' exercised by the Venezuelan security forces, as well as irregular armed groups, against the peaceful protests, as a result of which more than 20 people have died and many wounded," the release read.
According to the document the resolution was supported by 450 votes, while 35 parliamentarians voted against and 100 abstained.
The parliamentarians condemned the violation of the democratic order in Venezuela, namely the recent suspension of the powers of the opposition-led National Assembly in favor of the country's Supreme Court. They called on the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini to cooperate with international organizations on "measures that would enable the EU to restore full democracy to Venezuela."
Venezuela has been facing a wave of opposition rallies in recent months, which have resulted in dozens of killings and mass detentions. Amid the turmoil, the death toll has reportedly risen to 29. Opposition leaders have accused Maduro of seizing dictatorial powers and unleashing repression on peaceful protesters, according to media reports.
