“Guyana Boosts Security, Engages US to Defend Land from Venezuela”
“Guyana will seek to bring matter to UN Security Council”
“Guyana’s defense force on full alert as tensions escalate”
“Guyana said it’s intensifying security measures and engaging the US military to help it protect the oil-rich region of Essequibo, describing Venezuela’s intentions to grant oil exploration licenses in the area as a threat to its territorial integrity.
The country will seek to bring the matter to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, asking that the body takes appropriate action, President Irfaan Ali said in a statement sent by the foreign ministry.
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro further escalated tensions with Guyana over Essequibo by ordering Tuesday evening that state-owned oil and mineral companies start granting exploration licenses for deposits in the region.”
This one could escalate into a hot war really quick. If Maduro moves fast enough it can be a feat accomplished before anyone can react.
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