"Venezuela Intensifies Military Presence Amid Escalating Essequibo Dispute with Guyana"
Venezuela has deployed nearly 6,000 troops and will maintain their presence until a British warship, HMS Trent, leaves the waters off the coast of Guyana. This move comes amid heightened tensions over Venezuela's claim to the oil-rich Essequibo region, a dispute that dates back over a century. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro views the warship's presence as a violation of an agreement and a threat, while Guyana rejects these claims, insisting on its right to defend its territory with international partners. The situation remains tense as both nations have failed to reach an agreement on the dispute, which has been exacerbated by the recent discovery of oil in the region.