The European Union has called on the Venezuelan government to halt its repression of the opposition and to release all political prisoners. This demand follows the forced departure of opposition leader Edmundo González from the country, according to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell. The EU noted that González, a presidential candidate in Venezuela, faced political persecution during the elections and encountered direct threats to his safety and freedom. “The EU insists that the Venezuelan authorities end repression, arbitrary arrests and harassment against members o…