EU leaders support an “inclusive” transition that restores democracy in Venezuela

BRUSSELS Oct. 17 () –

The leaders of the European Union have expressed this Thursday their support for an “inclusive” transition that restores democracy in Venezuela, reiterating that it will only recognize the “complete” and “verified” results of the presidential elections of July 28.

“The EU will continue to work with its regional partners to support the Venezuelan people in their democratic aspirations. It is willing to support a constructive and inclusive transition, with guarantees for both parties, to resolve the country’s political impasse and restore democratic institutions peacefully. “, have collected the conclusions of the European summit.

The heads of State and Government of the EU denounce the repression and persecution of the political opposition and civil society, demanding an end to the violence in Caracas and the release of political prisoners.

Likewise, they insist that the bloc is willing to mobilize “all the instruments at its disposal to support democracy in Venezuela”, while criticizing the “unfounded accusations” against EU countries.

Likewise, the conclusions demand that Venezuela grant full and unhindered consular access to detained European citizens, in the case of two Spaniards and a Czech.