Venezuela & Guyana’s Border Chronicles, Part 1
On this episode, The Yaad spoke to Dr Jacqueline Braveboy-Wagner on the origins of the Essequibo border dispute which sees Venezuela challenging the borders of Guyana which incorporates the region. The Essequibo region, rich in minerals and oil, is two thirds of Guyana. As such, given recent events in the past year of increase investments in Guyana’s oil fields by multinational oil and gas entities, this December saw the Nicolás Maduro led Venezuela hold a referendum in the country for them to seek sovereignty over the Essequibo area. Still, to understand this issue, we have to look at the major moments in the past century that got us here.
Notes
Challenges to the Territorial Integrity of Guyana: A Legal Analysis
International Court of Justice: Latest Developments
United Nations: Border Controversy between Guyana and Venezuela
Loop Caribbean News: Venezuelans approve a referendum on disputed territory with Guyana
Loop Caribbean News: CARICOM leaders reiterate support for Guyana in border dispute
Antigua Observer: CARICOM Statement on Venezuela-Guyana Border Controversy
Jamaica Observer: Caricom Urges Respect for International Law
Al Jazeera: US throws weight behind Guyana in territorial dispute with Venezuela
TeleSur: Venezuela Reacts to CARICOM's Position on Essequiba Guyana
T&T NewsDay: CARICOM knocks Venezuela over Guyana dispute
Loop News Caribbean: Leaders of Guyana and Venezuela Arrive in St Vincent for Talks
News Room Guyana: Guyana/Venezuela Border Controversy (video)
NBC Radio St Vincent and the Grenadines: Dialogue Between President Irfaan Ali & President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela (video)