Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts

Images show Venezuela military buildup along border with oil-rich Guyana

Tensions are escalating between Venezuela and Guyana over claims to the oil-rich region of Essequibo, with both nations accusing each other of violating a recent peace agreement signed in December. Satellite imagery confirms that Venezuela is strengthening its military operations along the disputed border, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Essequibo has been at the center of a territory debate between t…

Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The government of Venezuela accused neighboring Guayana of granting illegal oil exploration concessions in territory the two nations are disputing. Venezuela said it would take any diplomatic actions necessary. The comments Sunday came after Guyana said Saturday that it has satellite imagery showing Venezuelan military movements near the South American country’s eastern border with Guyana. Oil giant ExxonMobil has said …

Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The government of Venezuela accused neighboring Guayana of granting illegal oil exploration concessions in territory the two nations are disputing. Venezuela said it would take any diplomatic actions necessary. The comments Sunday came after Guyana said Saturday that it has satellite imagery showing Venezuelan military movements near the South American country’s eastern border with Guyana. Oil giant ExxonMobil has said …

With Venezuelan Military on the Move, Country Claims 'Illegal' Concessions Are Being Granted on Its Territory

Satellite imagery shows Venezuelan military movements near the South American country’s eastern border with Guyana.

Guyana has referred the issue to the World Court in the Netherlands for a final verdict, while Venezuela has pointed out that it prefers direct bilateral talks

Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The government of Venezuela accused neighboring Guayana of granting illegal oil exploration concessions in territory the two nations are disputing. Venezuela said it would take any diplomatic actions necessary. The comments Sunday came after Guyana said Saturday that it has satellite imagery showing Venezuelan military movements near the South American country’s eastern border with Guyana. Oil giant ExxonMobil has said …