2023-11-24 18:35:00
Panorama General. Guyana is considering the possibility of establishing military bases with foreign support in the territory of Essequibo, an area in dispute with Venezuela. This decision is announced in parallel to an escalation of tensions and actions related to the region, including a planned consultation by Venezuela.
Guyana is considering military bases in Essequibo, an area rich in oil and disputed with Venezuela. Visits by US Department of Defense officials to Guyana are expected. Guyana’s intention is to protect national interests and maintain peace, according to statements by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo. Guyana hopes to resolve the conflict in the International Court of Justice, an action rejected by Venezuela.
Background. Venezuela and Guyana have had a dispute over the Essequibo for quite some time due to the discovery of oil fields in the area. This information was confirmed by Guyana together with ExxonMobil.
Venezuela proposed a referendum to grant nationality to the inhabitants of Essequibo and create a new Venezuelan province.
In figures. The area in dispute measures 160 thousand square kilometers and approximately 125 thousand inhabitants who would obtain Venezuelan nationality if that country’s proposal advances.
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