Published on YouTube: Guyana-Venezuela tensions rise as Caracas plans elections in disputed Essequibo region

Guyana-Venezuela tensions rise as Caracas plans elections in disputed Essequibo region
The resource-rich Essequibo region remains disputed between Guyana and Venezuela, with tensions escalating since oil discoveries. Venezuela plans to hold elections in the area next month—a move Guyana calls a sovereignty violation and has challenged at the International Court of Justice. The conflict traces back to 1899, but recent militarisation and rhetoric (including Venezuela’s Russia-aligned leader comparing Guyana’s president to Zelensky) have heightened fears. Local residents, like Amerindian communities, draw parallels to global land grabs and worry about conflict. While Guyana’s US-backed oil boom thrives, Venezuela insists Essequibo is theirs. A court ruling is pending, but locals remain resolved Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Essequibo in Guyana. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://x.com/ajenglish Find us on Facebook: https://ift.tt/0UygqZP Check our website: https://ift.tt/JWsjpnQ Check out our Instagram page: https://ift.tt/X0oMd2h Download AJE Mobile App: https://ift.tt/ZDyxdBG #Guyana #Essequibo #Venezuela #NicolasMaduro #EsequiboVote #ICJ #AlJazeeraEnglish
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