Tag: Essequibo region

Monday, March 3rd 2025 - 14:31 UTC
New sea incident between Venezuela and Guyana

Venezuela's Armed Forces rejected neighboring Guyana's patrolling waters yet to be delimited, Bolivarian authorities explained this weekend. The Chavista regime also spoke against Guyanese President Irfaan Ali's latest remarks affecting the ongoing sovereignty controversy over the so-called Essequiba Guiana. On Saturday, Ali accused the Bolivarian Navy of violating Guyanese maritime territory.
Tuesday, July 16th 2024 - 08:22 UTC
Possible escalation of conflict between Venezuela and Guyana over Essequibo feared in Brazil

The delivery to Brazil of Israeli-built missiles has been linked to fears that the dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the oil-rich Essequibo region might escalate in the wake of the fudgy July 28 elections. With the most prominent opposition politicians disenfranchised, Caracas might fuel an international conflict to cover up for the domestic unrest expected to unfold, it was hinted.
Saturday, June 1st 2024 - 10:09 UTC
Venezuela condemns Caricom declaration regarding Essequibo

Venezuela's Foreign Ministry rejected the Caribbean Community's latest statement regarding the oil-rich Essequibo territory under Guyana's control since 1899 which the Spanish-speaking country claims as its own.
Thursday, December 14th 2023 - 12:07 UTC
Can Brazil stop Venezuela from invading Guyana?

By Thiago de Aragão (*) The Brazilian government, eager to assert itself as South America’s preeminent power, finds itself at a crossroads. The victory of libertarian opportunist Javier Milei in Argentina’s recent presidential election has added a new element of uncertainty to Brazil’s relationship with its southern neighbor.
Wednesday, November 16th 2022 - 08:41 UTC
Venezuela to defend Essequibo case before ICJ

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Thursday announced that his administration would resort to The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) to solve the territorial dispute with Guyana over the Essequibo region.
Monday, October 19th 2015 - 09:53 UTC
Guyana beefs up reserves to protect country from Venezuela and Suriname

Against the background of what he said were continued territorial threats from both Venezuela and Suriname, Guyana President David Granger has announced a Total National Defense Policy.
Wednesday, September 16th 2015 - 08:57 UTC
Guyana asks Google to remove Spanish names from Essequibo region which Venezuela claims

Unasur (Union of South American Nations) member Guyana is asking Google to remove certain street names near its disputed shared border with Venezuela, Guyana's foreign minister announced. The names, in Spanish, seem to suggest they are part of Venezuela, Carl Greenidge said.
Tuesday, August 4th 2015 - 05:49 UTC
ExxonMobil rig concludes exploration offshore Guyana: resumes seismic studies

An ExxonMobil rig that re-ignited a maritime boundary dispute between Guyana and Venezuela has now left the area, a Guyanese official said on Monday, but denying it was because of Venezuelan pressure.
Wednesday, July 15th 2015 - 07:34 UTC
Guyanese president Granger will attend Mercosur summit in Brasilia

Guyanese President David Granger and Foreign Minister Carl Greenidge plan to attend the biannual Mercosur summit in Brasilia later this next, a Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed to the Spanish news agency EFE.
Sunday, October 13th 2013 - 11:57 UTC
Venezuela arrests oil-exploration vessel in disputed waters with Guyana

Guyana says the Venezuelan navy has entered its territorial waters and detained a US-operated ship. The government said the Venezuelan actions in the disputed Essequibo region constituted “a serious threat to peace in the region”.