Citizens in Border Communities Report Heightened Tension, Discord with Venezuelans

Govt warns of sinister political motive behind fear mongering Venezuelan propaganda

– urges citizens to rely on official channels for border controversy updates Despite the increased tensions between Guyana and Venezuela over the latter’s unjust claims to Guyana’s Essequibo territory, there are some who have resorted to sharing Venezuelan propaganda, prompting a sharp rebuke from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry called out these “unpatriotic” acts, which it wa…

Citizens in border communities report heightened tension, discord with Venezuelans

Life along the Cuyuni River border with Venezuela has become increasingly costly for Guyanese residents, who report facing routine extortion, aggression, and gunfire from Venezuelan criminal gangs known as syndicatos. The article Citizens in border communities report heightened tension, discord with Venezuelans appeared first on Stabroek News.

Gov't condemns sharing of Venezuelan propaganda

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Sunday issued a statement condemning what it said were “unpatriotic efforts” of some persons involved in sharing Venezuelan propaganda. This release comes amid rising tensions between Guyana and Venezuela as the Spanish-speaking nation forges ahead with elections for the Essequibo region, internationally recognised as Guyana’s. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) unanimously r…