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international-relations2 years ago

"Venezuela and Guyana Seek Peaceful Resolution in Essequibo Dispute"

Venezuela and Guyana have agreed not to use force in their territorial dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region. The two countries' leaders, President Irfaan Ali and President Nicolás Maduro, made the commitment in an 11-point declaration after a tense meeting. While no progress was made in resolving the dispute, a joint commission has been tasked with addressing the issue and reporting within three months. The territory in question makes up over two-thirds of Guyana's land and tension has been rising after Venezuela held a referendum to establish a Venezuelan state in the region. Guyana argues for resolution through the International Court of Justice, while Venezuela disputes the court's jurisdiction. Both sides have put their militaries on alert.

via Al Jazeera English|
#essequibo#guyana#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

"Leaders of Guyana and Venezuela Hold Crucial Meeting to Resolve Territorial Dispute"

Guyana and Venezuela met in St. Vincent to discuss the long-standing territorial dispute over the Essequibo region, which is rich in oil and minerals. Guyana's government stated that the control of Essequibo is not up for negotiation, while Venezuela insists that the region was part of its territory during the Spanish colonial period. The meeting took place amid concerns of a military conflict, although both sides have expressed a desire for a peaceful resolution. The leaders met behind closed doors, and it remains unclear if any agreements were reached to ease the border controversy.

via The Associated Press|
#essequibo#guyana#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

"Flag Fiasco: Guyana and Venezuela Engage in Tense Battle"

Tensions have escalated between Guyana and Venezuela over the disputed Essequibo region, with both countries raising flags in different locations. Guyana's President Irfaan Ali shared a video of a flag-raising ceremony near the border with Venezuela, while Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez posted a video showing Indigenous people lowering a Guyanese flag and hoisting a Venezuelan flag in a different location near the Brazilian border. Geolocation analysis by Bellingcat confirmed that the videos were filmed in separate areas, debunking claims that they showed the same location. The flag controversy highlights the ongoing territorial dispute between the two countries.

via bellingcat|
#essequibo#flag-controversy#geolocation
international-relations2 years ago

Venezuela-Guyana Tensions: Politics, Oil, and Military Drills

Venezuela claims a large part of Guyana, specifically the Essequibo region, which encompasses approximately two-thirds of Guyana's land area. The territorial dispute dates back to the colonial era, and Venezuela has recently renewed its claims, leveraging the issue for nationalist motives. The discovery of oil reserves in the region has added to the tensions. However, experts believe that Venezuela is unlikely to pursue its claims militarily, and the challenging geographic characteristics of the Essequibo region make it difficult for Venezuela to control. The International Court of Justice is currently involved in resolving the border dispute between the two nations.

via DW (English)|
#border-dispute#essequibo#guyana
international-relations2 years ago

Tensions Rise as UN Holds Emergency Meeting on Venezuela's Claim to Oil-Rich Region in Guyana

The UN Security Council has scheduled an emergency closed meeting at the request of Guyana following Venezuela's referendum claiming the oil- and mineral-rich Essequibo region. Guyana accuses Venezuela of violating the UN Charter by attempting to take its territory, and the dispute has escalated since ExxonMobil found vast amounts of oil off Guyana's coast. Venezuela, which has the world's largest proven oil reserves, has always considered Essequibo as its own. Guyana's President accused Venezuela of defying a recent ruling by the International Court of Justice, and Venezuela called on Guyana to resume dialogue. Guyana has asked the Security Council to determine if the situation endangers international peace and security.

via The Associated Press|
#essequibo#guyana#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

Tensions Rise as Guyana and Venezuela Clash Over Disputed Territory

Guyana's president, Irfaan Ali, has stated that his country is taking necessary measures to protect itself from Venezuela, which has ordered its state-owned companies to explore and exploit oil and minerals in the disputed Essequibo region. Guyana considers the region its own and is reaching out to allies and regional partners for support. President Ali accused Venezuela of defying an International Court of Justice ruling and warned that Venezuela's actions could disrupt regional stability. The United Nations has called for peaceful means to resolve the dispute, while Venezuela rejected the UN's comments and called on Guyana to resume dialogue. The dispute over Essequibo has intensified since ExxonMobil discovered oil off Guyana's coast in 2015, with Venezuela claiming sovereignty based on historical boundaries.

via New York Post |
#dispute#essequibo#guyana
international-relations2 years ago

Venezuela's Escalating Border Dispute: Military Mobilization and Annexation Threats

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced the annexation of the disputed territory of Essequibo, following a controversial referendum that registered low participation. Maduro presented a new official map of Venezuela incorporating Essequibo and appointed a provisional authority to oversee the territory. He also instructed the state oil company to map out exploration and exploitation of resources in the area and ordered the National Assembly to draft a law prohibiting oil concessions granted by Guyana. The dispute dates back to 1777, and Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed concern over Venezuela's actions, calling for a peaceful resolution through the International Court of Justice. Brazil has also increased its military presence on the border.

via EL PAÍS USA|
#essequibo#guyana#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

"The escalating territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over oil-rich Essequibo"

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered state-owned companies to immediately begin exploring and exploiting oil, gas, and mineral resources in Guyana's Essequibo region, which Venezuela claims as its own. This comes after Maduro's victory in a referendum on claiming sovereignty over the territory. Guyana, which considers Essequibo its own, has denounced Venezuela's actions and appealed to the International Court of Justice. The court has ordered Venezuela not to change the status quo until it can rule on the competing claims.

via ABC News|
#essequibo#guyana#international-relations
international-politics2 years ago

Venezuela-Guyana Dispute: Referendum Decides Fate of Oil-Rich Region

Venezuelans have participated in a non-binding referendum to strengthen their claim over the oil-rich Essequibo territory, which is currently controlled by neighboring Guyana. The referendum has raised concerns about Venezuela's intentions, but regardless of the outcome, little will change in the short term. Tensions have been escalating since Guyana announced major offshore oil discoveries, and Venezuela has sharpened its rhetoric and conducted military exercises in the area. The border dispute between the two countries dates back decades, with Venezuela claiming Essequibo based on historical grounds, while Guyana asserts that the border was set in the British colonial era and validated by the International Court of Justice.

via Yahoo News|
#border-dispute#essequibo#guyana
international-politics2 years ago

Venezuelans Decide Fate of Disputed Territory with Guyana in Referendum

Venezuelans are voting in a referendum to determine the future of the disputed territory of Essequibo, which is currently administered by Guyana but claimed by Venezuela. The referendum asks Venezuelans whether they support establishing a state in Essequibo, granting citizenship to residents, and rejecting the jurisdiction of the United Nations' top court. The International Court of Justice ordered Venezuela not to take any action that would alter Guyana's control over Essequibo, but did not specifically ban the referendum. The territory is rich in minerals and gives access to an area of the Atlantic with commercial quantities of oil.

via The Associated Press|
#border-dispute#essequibo#guyana
international-relations2 years ago

Venezuela's Controversial Vote on Guyana's Oil-Rich Region Sparks Tensions

Venezuelans are voting in a referendum to gauge support for their historical claim to the Essequibo region, an oil-rich area currently administered by Guyana. The dispute over the territory has been ongoing for over a century, with Venezuela rejecting a 1899 arbitral award that granted the area to Britain, the colonial power ruling over Guyana at the time. The tension escalated in 2015 when ExxonMobil discovered oil in Essequibo's offshore waters. Guyana took the case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2018, and while the ICJ has ruled that it has jurisdiction, it has yet to decide on the merits of the case. The referendum has been criticized as a tactic by President Maduro to distract from calls for free and fair elections, and Guyana has condemned it as an aggressive attempt at annexation.

via BBC.com|
#essequibo#guyana#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

Venezuela's Government Uses Reggaeton and Videos to Stoke Territorial Dispute with Guyana

The Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, is using patriotic appeals and various media content to rally Venezuelans around the territorial dispute with Guyana over the Essequibo region. Venezuela claims the territory, which is larger than Greece and rich in oil and minerals, as its own, despite a border decision made by international arbitrators in 1899. Maduro plans to hold a referendum on December 3 to decide the territory's future, but Guyana has urged the International Court of Justice to halt parts of the referendum, calling it an "existential" threat. The Venezuelan government's campaign has sparked controversy and concerns about the potential consequences of the vote.

via The Associated Press|
#essequibo#guyana#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

Venezuelans to Vote on US Military Base in Disputed Territory

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil accuses the United States of planning to establish a military base in the disputed territory of Essequibo, located between Venezuela and Guyana, in order to seize control of the region's oil resources. The long-standing territorial dispute over Essequibo, which is rich in oil and gas, has been ongoing between the two South American nations. Guyana believes its current borders, established in 1899, are accurate, while Venezuela argues that the Essequibo River should be the natural border. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is currently involved in resolving the dispute.

via Press TV|
#essequibo#guyana#international-relations