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Guyana Slams Venezuela for Approving Annexation of Essequibo

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro's approval of claiming two-thirds of Guyana drew strong condemnation. Guyana's Foreign Ministry rejects yielding land, calling it a breach of international law.

Guyana Asks US To Help Boost Its Military Amid Essequibo Dispute With Venezuela

Jan 10, 2024 10:00 PM EST By Rick Martin

The government of Guyana has announced that it is seeking aid from the United States to beef up its defensive capabilities.

Guyana Welcomes US Defense Official as Row With Venezuela Over Essequibo Continues

Jan 08, 2024 08:37 PM EST By Rick Martin

The tensions between Guyana and Venezuela continue as their spat over the Essequibo region may get even more thanks as a US Department of Defense official is set to visit.

Venezuela Vs. Guyana Dispute: Brazil Expresses Concern as Venezuela Holds Naval Exercises Amid Essequibo Dispute

Dec 29, 2023 09:50 PM EST By Rick Martin

The neighbors bordering Guyana and Venezuela are now expressing concern as the two South American countries's dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region continues.

Venezuela Orders Forces to Hold Military Exercise Amid UK's Support to Guyana

UK's Move To Support Guyana Triggers Venezuela o Hold Military Exercises

Dec 28, 2023 10:01 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has directed over 5,600 military personnel to engage in a "defensive" exercise in response to the presence of a British warship in waters off Guyana.

Guyana Culture: Essequibo Identifies More as Guyanase and Not With Venezuela

Dec 16, 2023 11:50 PM EST By Rick Martin

Guyana is at the heart of a simmering conflict in South America as Venezuela claims 2/3 of its territory as theirs. However, culturally, the people of the disputed Essequibo region identify more with Guyana.

Venezuela and Guyana Leaders Meet in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Amid Essequibo Tensions

Dec 14, 2023 08:50 PM EST By Rick Martin

As the rest of South America anxiously looks on, President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela finally met with President Irfaan Ali on Thursday as the Essequibo dispute simmers.

Venezuela and Guyana Leaders To Meet December 14 as Essequibo Dispute Simmers

Dec 11, 2023 09:35 PM EST By Rick Martin

A conflict between Guyana and Venezuela over the vast swathe of land known as the Essequibo region, rich in oil and minerals, is causing their neighbors to be tense.

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Claims Guyana's Essequibo; Orders 'Immediate' Exploitation of Oil, Gas, Mines

Dec 06, 2023 10:04 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro instructs oil companies to issue extraction licenses in the oil-rich Essequibo region of neighboring Guyana, escalating tensions and reviving a longstanding territorial dispute between the two countries.