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  1. Guyana–Venezuela crisis (2023–present) - Wikipedia

    • The long-standing territorial dispute over the Essequibo region escalated into a crisis in 2023. The region is controlled by Guyana but is claimed by Venezuela. The dispute dates back many years and the current border was established by the Paris Arbitral Award in 1899. Venezuela renewed its claim in 1962 and the matter was referred to the International Court of … See more

    Background

    Essequibo started off as a colony of the Dutch and was founded by colonists from the first Zeelandic colony, Pomeroon, … See more

    Timeline of events

    On October 23, 2023, the National Electoral Council approved several issues, and the Constitutional Council of the Supreme Court of Justice officially confirmed it on November 1, 2023. The government of Nicolás Ma… See more

    Analysis and military capability assessments

    Analysts noted the decision of the Maduro administration to call a referendum may be an attempt to divert attention from Venezuelan internal problems such as the weak economy and high levels of governmen… See more

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    Responses

    • President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva raised concern about the crisis, saying "We do not want and we do not need war in South America."
    • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India called for a peaceful resolution a… See more

     
  1. Guyana–Venezuela territorial dispute - Wikipedia

    The Guyana–Venezuela territorial dispute is an ongoing territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over the Essequibo region, also known as Esequibo or Guayana Esequiba in Spanish (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡwaˈʝana …

  2. Venezuela expands military buildup at Guyana border in ... - CNN

  3. Guyana to seek help from UN’s top court as Venezuela vies for …

  4. Leaders of Venezuela and Guyana agree to avoid use of force in

  5. Tensions are soaring between Guyana and Venezuela. Here's what …

  6. Tensions over Essequibo region resurface as Venezuela completes …

  7. Guyana–Venezuela relations - Wikipedia

    Guyana and Venezuela have a long history of debate surrounding their border. In 1897, the matter was taken to international arbitration. [1]Venezuela claimed more than half of the territory of the British colony of Guyana at the time of the …

  8. Venezuela builds forces near Guyana border despite …

    Feb 9, 2024 · Satellite images show Venezuela has bolstered its military presence near the border with Guyana, despite Caracas saying it would pursue a diplomatic avenue to try and resolve the long-standing...

  9. Statement from the Government of Guyana concerning the recent …

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