Venezuela and Guyana Commit to Peaceful Resolution in Land Dispute
The leaders of Venezuela and Guyana have agreed not to use force against each other in their ongoing dispute over an oil-rich piece of Guyanese land. They have also agreed to create a joint commission to address the territorial spat. However, their positions on the Essequibo region remain vastly different, with Guyana advocating for resolution through the International Court of Justice and Venezuela rejecting its jurisdiction. Tensions have escalated after a Venezuelan referendum supporting the creation of a Venezuelan state within the disputed region. Both countries have committed to refrain from escalating the conflict and will meet again in Brazil to discuss any matters related to the disputed territory.