Territorial Dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over Essequibo Region

Guyana requested the ICJ to stop Venezuela from holding a sham election for a new state in the contested Essequibo region. The dispute over the territory has a long history, and Venezuela's actions are seen as violating an ICJ ruling. Maduro's regime aims to annex the territory through electoral manipulation.

Jonestown Massacre Tour in Guyana

A South American tour group is turning Jonestown, Guyana, into a travel destination over four decades after the mass suicide and murder. Tourists can visit the site for $650 to gain a deeper understanding of the tragedy and its global significance.

US Guyana Flyover Angers Venezuela in Border Dispute

American fighter jets flew over Guyana in a military exercise, angering Venezuela due to a border dispute over an oil-rich region.

Venezuela claims two-thirds of Guyana

Venezuelan President Maduro signed into law the results of a referendum claiming two-thirds of Guyana, triggering condemnation from Guyana's government. The dispute centers around the western Essequibo region rich in minerals and oil.

Venezuelan President accuses US of building secret military bases in disputed territory

Venezuelan President Maduro accuses the US of building secret military bases in disputed territory, sparking fears of military conflict. Tensions rise over oil-rich region of Guyana claimed by Caracas.

Guyana President defends oil extraction practices in climate change debate with BBC reporter

Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali defends his country's oil extraction practices and criticizes the west for environmental hypocrisy in a heated exchange with a BBC reporter.

Venezuela's Annexation Law

Venezuela's socialist regime approved a law to annex a disputed territory from Guyana, despite historical agreements. The law establishes a new state called Guayana Esequiba, grants identity documents to inhabitants, and imposes sanctions on those who do not support Venezuela's claims.