"Venezuela Deploys Troops as UK Warship Heightens Guyana Territorial Tensions"

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"Venezuela Deploys Troops as UK Warship Heightens Guyana Territorial Tensions"
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has mobilized over 5,600 troops in response to Britain sending a warship to Guyana amidst a territorial dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region. The British deployment is seen as support for Guyana, escalating tensions as Venezuela reasserts its claim to the area following significant oil and gas discoveries. Despite advocating for peace, Maduro has put his military on alert to counter what he perceives as a threat to Venezuela's sovereignty, while both nations have agreed to avoid military conflict.

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