By Bloomberg President Ali said Guyana’s troops are prepared to defend the nation’s territory after Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro revived a dispute over Essequibo, where major oil discoveries have been made in recent years Source: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali says oil producers are moving ahead despite Venezuela’s threats
By Iona Cleave VENEZUELA’S Putin-loving dictator Nicolás Maduro has unveiled a new map that shows two thirds of Guyana under his control. The unpredictable president, 61, is bringing his country closer to the brink of war as he increasingly ramps up threats to snatch his neighbours oil-rich lands. EPA Nicolás Maduro unveiled a map on […]
Amid a referendum that will see Venezuelans asked about the future of a chunk of neighbouring Guyana that Venezuela currently claims ownership over, Canada has adjusted its travel advisory to warn against travelling in Guyana near the border. Source: Canada issues updated travel advisory for Guyana amid border dispute referendum in Venezuela