Venezuela & Guyana’s Border Chronicles, Part 2
On this episode, The Yaad follows up on our previous episode looking at the Essequibo border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana. This time around, we spoke with Dr. Tamanisha J. John, on how the discovery of oil and other natural resources in Guyana and Venezuela has played a role in the dispute. Furthermore, she also spoke on how Western imperialism and foreign corporations had and at present, played a role in the conflict. Dr John also gave an update on the recent meeting between both countries' heads of government in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
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
Reuters: Guyana Approves Wealth Fund, ,Local Content Rules for Expected Oil Boom
Exxon Mobil: Guyana project overview
The Intercept: How Exxon Captured A Country Without Firing A Shot
AP: ExxonMobil Says It Will Stay In Guyana For The Long Term Despite Territorial Dispute With Venezuela
Bloomberg: Venezuela Oil Production Seen Rising 25% As US Eases Sanctions
NPR: SOUTHCOM commander describes U.S. military readiness in Latin America and Caribbean
Loop News Jamaica: Guyana and Venezuela Agree Not To Use Force Against One Another