Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has enacted the Law for the Defense of Guayana Esequiba, aimed at the defense and potential annexation of two thirds of the Guyana Esequibo, a disputed territory between Venezuela and Guyana. This move has escalated tensions in the region, with Maduro accusing the United States of constructing 'secret' military bases in the disputed Essequibo area. The legislation has drawn international attention, particularly with Chevron's interest in Guyana's oil resources within the contested zone.
Venezuela's Maduro passes law to annex part of neighbouring Guyana https://t.co/7AuP2uIqo0
Venezuela's Maduro accuses US of building 'secret' bases in disputed region Essequibo
NEW: Venezuela says US building ‘secret’ bases in disputed Essequibo https://t.co/hhWXQ1KPjw
🇻🇪Venezuela's Maduro accuses US of building 'secret' bases in disputed region Essequibo https://t.co/WEqcAVPkHS
Venezuela's Maduro accuses US of building 'secret' bases in disputed Essequibo ➡️ https://t.co/1bKOdxMivR https://t.co/Inuikk9gY2
President Maduro Enacts Law for the Protection of Guyana Esequiba
BREAKING: Maduro presents the new Law for the Defense of Guayana Esequiba and starts threatening Guayana. Madura wants to annex two thirds of it’s neighboring state. https://t.co/UNqeEJEIRX
As Maduro speaks of prohibiting contracts or agreements with legal entities that are operating in the #Esequibo, or in associated disputed waters, it is worth recalling that one of those trying to muscle in on Guyana’s oil bonanza right now is Chevron. https://t.co/g7opMq3Akp