US EditionVenezuela's planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana residents on edge
- The disputed territory of Essequibo in Guyana is the subject of a controversial referendum called by Venezuela, which seeks to turn it into a Venezuelan state. The practical and legal implications of the vote are unclear, but residents are concerned about the potential negative outcomes.
- Guyana has asked the International Court of Justice to halt parts of the vote, but even if the court rules against Venezuela, Maduro's government plans to proceed with the election. The court's decision is expected this week.
- Indigenous residents of Essequibo feel neglected by both governments and are worried about the lack of information and preparation for the potential consequences of the referendum.
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Rumors of Venezuela Invasion Plans Put Oil-Rich Guyana on Edge
Latin American media are citing Brazilian intelligence as saying that Venezuela is preparing to invade Guyana in the coming days as a dispute over the oil-rich territory of Essequibo intensifies. Reports of alleged preparations for an invasion of Guyana cannot be independently verified, and for the time being, they exist are media rumors attributed to Brazilian intelligence sources. Essequibo lies between Guyana and Venezuela, with both claiming…
Venezuela’s planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana residents on edge
SURAMA, Guyana (AP) — Congregants of an Anglican church in a sparsely populated rainforest village in Guyana gathered recently to bid on a bounty of bananas, squash and other produce during a community event. They sang hymns and rang a bell after each successful bid. They offered grateful devotions typical of a harvest festival but also asked for peace for their community amid what they see as an existential threat. Their village, Surama, is par…
Venezuela’s planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana residents on edge
Congregants of an Anglican church in a sparsely populated rainforest village in Guyana gathered recently to bid on a bounty of bananas, squash and other produce during a community event. They sang hymns and rang a bell after each successful bid.
Venezuela Signals It May Invade Guyana to Enforce Annexation Referendum
Venezuela's planned vote over territory dispute leaves Guyana residents on edge
Congregants of an Anglican church in a sparsely populated rainforest village in Guyana gathered recently to bid on a bounty of bananas, squash and other produce during a community event. They sang hymns and rang a bell after each successful bid.
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