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The Latest Breaking News from Guyana

Venezuela MPs Approve Creation Of State In Disputed Essequibo

Venezuela's parliament has approved a law creating a federal state in the disputed oil-rich area of Essequibo across the border in Guyana, which on Friday slammed a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty.

International Business Times

Venezuela Establishes New State In Disputed Guyana Territory

Venezuela's creation of a new state in disputed territory with Guyana raises tensions and concerns, prompting calls for peaceful resolution.

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In Relaxed Encounter, Leaders Of Venezuela, Guyana Exchange Gifts

Guyanese President Irfaan Ali said Friday that his country wants to remain at peace with neighboring Venezuela amid a century-old dispute over sovereignty of the Essequibo region, which flared up late last year.

International Business Times

Haitian PM Agrees To 'Share Power' Until Election: Caribbean Counterpart

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has accepted to "share power" with the opposition until fresh elections are held in the crisis-torn country, a Caribbean leader said Wednesday at a summit in Guyana.

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Caribbean Summit Host Hails Possible Benin Troop Deployment To Haiti

Guyana, hosting a summit of Caribbean countries, on Tuesday welcomed an announcement that Benin was mulling a 2,000-strong troop contribution to a UN security mission in crisis-torn Haiti.

International Business Times

Venezuela-Guyana Tensions Subside With Gestures to Ease the Crisis From Both Sides

Guyana won't approve oil exploration in waters near Venezuela at least until a UN court ruling on the matter, while Maduro publicly praised his counterpart

Latin Times

Maduro Vows To Bar ExxonMobil From Guyanese Region Claimed By Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has vowed to bar US petroleum giant ExxonMobil from the waters off the oil-rich region of Essequibo, which Caracas claims from Guyana as its own.

International Business Times

Venezuela building up troops on Guyana border, satellite images show

Aerial evidence follows months of President Nicolás Maduro ramping up claim to Essequibo region

The Guardian - UK

Venezuela Escalates Threat to Guyana with Beefed-Up Military Presence in the Essequibo

Satellite images show heightened activity despite an agreement between Maduro and Guyanese President Ali, who denounced the use of force

Latin Times

Venezuela Vows 'Forceful' Response If Oil Drilling Begins In Disputed Zone

Caracas has long claimed the region of Essequibo -- which makes up about two-thirds of Guyana's territory -- but has amped up its rhetoric since its neighbor began issuing licenses for oil companies to operate there.

Latin Times

Venezuela Vows 'Forceful' Response If Oil Drilling Begins In Disputed Zone

Venezuela on Thursday vowed a "forceful response" if oil drilling begins in contested waters off neighboring Guyana, as announced by US oil giant ExxonMobil this week.

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Exxon plan for Guyana oil exploration risks raising tensions with Venezuela

President of ExxonMobil Guyana confirms plan to drill two new wells off Atlantic coast as territorial dispute simmers

Latin Times

The U.S. Increases Urgent Military Aid to Guyana as Border Tensions with Venezuela Continue

The Biden administration pledged to help Guyana buy new aircraft helicopters, military drones and radar technology

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Brazilian Military Strengthens Border Amid Esequibo Dispute

Brazil has reinforced its military presence along the borders with Venezuela and Guyana due to the ongoing territorial dispute over the Esequibo region. Th...

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Venezuela Ranks as the Second Most Corrupt Country in the World, New Study Shows

Most countries in Latin America saw an increase in corruption over the past year, except for Dominican Republic and Guyana

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Top Venezuela, Guyana Diplomats To Discuss Border Dispute

The foreign ministers of Guyana and Venezuela are due to meet on Thursday in Brazil to discuss the simmering crisis on their border over a disputed oil-rich region.

The Independent UK

Guyana rejects quest for US military base as territorial dispute with Venezuela deepens

Attorney General Anil Nandlall tells The Associated Press that Guyana’s government has reassured neighboring Venezuela there is no plan for the U.S. to establish a military base in the South American country and that it has not made a formal request for one

Latin Times

Essequibo Dispute: Guyana Seeks US Help To Improve Defense Capabilities Amid Venezuela Tension

Deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Western Hemisphere Daniel P. Erikson noted that the United States was all set to help the South American country create a better-equipped military in the upcoming months.

France 24

Venezuela’s Zolfaghar boats are just the latest military equipment provided by Iran

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched military exercises near the border with Guyana on December 28, following weeks of crisis between the neighbouring countries over the Essequibo region. Amid the growing tensions, it emerged that Venezuela is in possession of Iran-made combat boats. The news isn't surprising, given that Iran has…

The Independent UK

Guyana turns to US to help boost its military as territorial dispute with Venezuela deepens

Guyana says it is seeking help from the U.S. to improve its defense capabilities amid fears that neighboring Venezuela might one day seize a disputed region in western Guyana that is rich in minerals and oil

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The Independent UK

Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana

Venezuela says it will continue to deploy nearly 6,000 troops until a British military vessel sent to neighboring Guyana leaves the waters off the coast of the two South American nations

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