Guyana Elections: Candidates, “Big Oil” Interests, Military Alliances, and the Essequibo Conflict
Guyana is heading towards the general elections on September 1, 2025, in a climate of high internal and regional tension.
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Venezuela Delivers New Document to the ICJ on the Esequibo and Reiterates Its Call for the Geneva Agreement
Delcy Rodríguez pointed out that the commission responsible for submitting the file was headed by the Attorney General of the…
Trinidad and Tobago Breaks Ties with Venezuelan Gas and Looks to Guyana, Suriname, and Grenada for Its Energy Future
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, confirmed the definitive termination of the agreement with Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to import natural gas from the Dragon and Cocuina-Manakin fields. Her administration has opted for a strategic shift, prioritizing energy cooperation with Guyana, Suriname, and Grenada.
Chevron Completes Acquisition of Hess After Legal Dispute with ExxonMobil
Chevron has successfully completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess after winning a legal battle against ExxonMobil.
Venezuela Responds to Guyanese President and Accuses Him of Being the “True Boss” of Gold Smuggling
Facade of the Casa Amarilla in Caracas, headquarters of the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: Xavier Granja Cedeño Guacamaya,…
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.
International Court of Justice Orders Venezuela Not to Hold Elections in Essequibo
On May 1, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) reaffirmed its previous decision prohibiting Venezuela from holding elections or any similar activity in the disputed territory of Essequibo, which is currently administered by Guyana. While Caracas does not recognize the ICJ’s authority and maintains its historical stance, Georgetown welcomes the ruling and is bolstering its military capabilities amid rising tensions in the region.
U.S. and Guyana Seal Security Pact Amid Tensions with Venezuela Over Essequibo
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned in Georgetown on Thursday that any military action by Venezuela against Guyana or its oil interests “would not end well,” during a visit to strengthen bilateral ties amid the century-old dispute over the Essequibo region.
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).