Venezuela Votes To Annex Guyana’s Oil-Rich Essequibo Region

Venezuelans voted overwhelmingly on Sunday in favor of claiming sovereignty over the oil-rich Essequibo region in neighboring Guyana, escalating the long-standing territorial dispute between the two nations. The controversial referendum, largely seen as symbolic, garnered support from more than 95% of voters, according to preliminary results announced by the Venezuelan National Electoral Council. The disputed … Continue reading Venezuela Votes To Annex Guyana’s Oil-Rich Essequibo Region