Tensions Rise as Guyana Army Helicopter Goes Missing near Venezuela Border

Tensions between Venezuela and Guyana escalate as Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claims ownership of the oil-rich Essequibo region in Guyana, leading to the deployment of armed troops and the demand for Guyanese companies to leave. A helicopter carrying Guyanese military officials went missing near the border, with the crash site later identified. The disputed territory has a long history, dating back to 1841, and the recent discovery of oil has revived the conflict. The case is currently before the International Court of Justice, and Venezuela's actions are likely to face international resistance.