Posted 12/6/2023, 9:42:00 PM
Guyana Rallies Allies to Counter Venezuela's Aggression Over Disputed Essequibo Region After Oil Discovery
- Guyana's president says his country is taking steps to protect itself from Venezuela's claims over the Essequibo region
- Venezuela has ordered state companies to explore and exploit oil and minerals in the disputed region
- Guyana is reaching out to allies and regional partners, some of which it has defense agreements with, to respond
- Guyana plans to bring up the issue at the UN Security Council meeting and accuses Venezuela of defying international law
- The dispute has intensified since ExxonMobil announced in 2015 it found large oil deposits off the coast of the Essequibo region