Protesters hold signs in favor of boycotting the upcoming legislative elections as they gather to receive Venezuelan political opposition leader Freddy Guevara, foreground in white protective face mask, in a public plaza after he left Chile's embassy where he had taken refuge for three years to evade arrest for his role in anti-government protests three years ago, in Caracas, Venezuela, Sept 9, 2020. Guevara received a presidential pardon along with just over 100 other opposition members. (MATIAS DELACROIX / AP)

CARACAS -The vice president of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) warned on Tuesday that sectors of the Venezuelan opposition are planning to commit violent acts ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

The vice president of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela urged all parties participating in the parliamentary elections to recognize and respect the decisions made by the National Electoral Council

"We want to take all the necessary measures to get to Dec 6 in peace," said Diosdado Cabello.

On Dec 6, more than 20 million Venezuelans will cast their vote to choose 277 deputies to the National Assembly for the period of 2021-2026.

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At a press conference, the PSUV leader asserted that Venezuelan intelligence agencies have detected movements that indicate intentions to generate violence.

Cabello claimed that among the objectives that certain sectors of the opposition would plan to attack are basic public services and facilities belonging to Petroleos de Venezuela, the state oil company.

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For this reason, Cabello instructed all PSUV structures and allied parties to report on "strange movements" observed in the country.

He also urged all parties participating in the parliamentary elections to recognize and respect the decisions made by the National Electoral Council.