Territorial Dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over Essequibo Region

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
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.

Key Points

  • Guyana requested ICJ to stop Venezuela from holding a sham election for a new state in the Essequibo region
  • Venezuela's regime under Maduro reignited the territorial dispute over the contested territory
  • The dispute dates back over 120 years, with historical arbitration and agreements in place
  • ICJ ruled it has jurisdiction over the dispute, but a final resolution is years away

Pros

  • Guyana seeking international legal intervention to protect its sovereignty
  • ICJ involvement could lead to a resolution of the territorial dispute

Cons

  • Venezuela's regime attempting to manipulate elections to annex disputed territory
  • Historical tensions and unresolved disputes between the two nations