"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.