Venezuela's Territorial Dispute with Guyana Sparks International Tensions
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is reigniting a long-standing border dispute with neighboring Guyana over a disputed region rich in oil, known as the Essequibo. This move comes as offshore oil discoveries in the area have attracted international attention, and with elections approaching, Maduro is using nationalism to rally support.
- Venezuela Stirs Nationalism in Dispute Over Oil-Rich Territory Bloomberg
- UN court orders Venezuela to refrain from action Al Jazeera English
- A Venezuelan vote on an oil-rich region of Guyana raises concerns of a South American military conflict CNN
- Venezuela will vote on Guyana border row despite UN court ruling Yahoo News
- Could Venezuela Invade Guyana? American Enterprise Institute
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