Guyana Defence Force Reports Attacks by Armed Groups Near Border with Venezuela
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) reported on Thursday that a patrol was attacked by armed groups near the Cuyuní River, on the de facto border with Venezuela.
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Vice President of Guyana: Election of Governor for Essequibo Violates ICJ Decisions
The Vice President of Guyana reaffirmed his government’s position regarding the territorial dispute with Venezuela over the Essequibo region, emphasizing that Venezuela’s appointment of a governor for this area constitutes a violation of the resolutions of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Argyle Treaty.
Dispute Over Esequibo Waters Reignites Territorial Conflict Between Guyana and Venezuela
The territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana has reached a new critical point following a complaint by Guyanese President Irfaan Ali about the incursion of a Venezuelan military vessel into waters that Guyana considers its own. The incident has sparked a strong diplomatic reaction and reignited historical tensions between the two countries over the Esequibo territory, which is currently under dispute in a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).