"Missing Military Helicopter Heightens Tensions Near Guyana-Venezuela Border"

A military helicopter carrying five senior Guyanese officials and two crew members disappeared near the disputed border with Venezuela. The president of Guyana has sought assistance from the United States, United Kingdom, and United Nations to ensure their safety. Venezuela recently held a referendum claiming a region of Guyana, and President Maduro unveiled a new map showing Venezuelan control over two-thirds of Guyanese territory. Guyana's military dispatched a search aircraft, and the US government will assist in the search. The president of Guyana condemned Venezuela's actions as a violation of international law and a threat to territorial integrity. Venezuela's government accused Guyana of acting irresponsibly and called for an end to their conduct.