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Tensions Rise Between Guyana and Venezuela Over Essequibo

par This Is Beirut, 2023-12-06 16:14 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Tensions increased between Venezuela and Guyana following a referendum held by the former on Sunday, December 3rd, concerning the annexation of Guyana's Essequibo province. Claimed by Caracas, this region is rich in natural resources, particularly oil. Tensions rose between Venezuela and Guyana on Tuesday as Caracas proposed a bill to create a ...

Essequibo, the Next Geopolitical Hot Spot?

par Malo Pinatel, 2023-12-03 11:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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On December 3rd, Venezuelans will cast their votes on the annexation of Essequibo, a region under the governance of Guyana but claimed by Caracas. The outcome of the vote raises concerns about a potential military conflict between the two South American countries. After Ukraine and the Middle East, is Latin America on the brink of a new escalation ...

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