In a move that further intensifies the long-standing territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, President Nicolás Maduro has directed state-owned companies to commence the exploration and exploitation of oil, gas, and mines in Guyana’s Essequibo region. This announcement closely follows Maduro’s declaration of victory in a weekend referendum, where Venezuelans supported the claim of sovereignty … Continue reading Venezuela’s Maduro Escalates Tension with Orders To Explore Oil in Guyana