Venezuelans voted in a referendum to claim sovereignty over a disputed, oil-rich territory in Guyana known as Essequibo. The referendum, backed by President Nicolas Maduro's government, received overwhelming support, with Venezuelan electoral authorities claiming 95% approval. The territory, subject to a long-running border dispute, covers about 159,500 square kilometers, roughly half of Guyana. The referendum has heightened tensions, leading to fears of a potential conflict. Guyana has intensified security measures and sought US military assistance to protect the oil-rich region, while Brazil has deployed troops to its border with Guyana in preparation for a possible war. Venezuela's move has drawn international concern, with the US conducting military flights over Guyana amid fears of a Venezuelan invasion.
As Maduro threatens to invade Guyana, few believe Venezuela could do much with neighbor’s oil https://t.co/al2t23XRn2
US to conduct military flights over Guyana as fears of a Venezuela invasion grow https://t.co/h1HlzfkqL3 https://t.co/x95HpWYF3W
US to conduct military flights over Guyana as fears of a Venezuela invasion grow https://t.co/M6mBwdK64w https://t.co/Mio02ms6Bm
US to conduct military flights over Guyana as fears of a Venezuela invasion grow https://t.co/vybFPjjj58 https://t.co/7omk1H7NkY
🇧🇷 Brazil deploys troops as Venezuela threatens oil-rich region of Guyana https://t.co/WwvZW37Ncs
WAR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF INCOMPETENCE AND CORRUPTION Venezuelan dictator Maduro is preparing for war with Guyana, whose army is twenty times smaller than Venezuela's. The point is to seize oil fields in “disputed” territories. Yet the most monstrous thing in this story is not the… https://t.co/8M7XoAh5Lf
BRINK OF WAR: Dictator Maduro Declares Oil-Rich Esequibo Region Part of Venezuela, Appoints Military Authority for the Area – Guyana Loses Troops in Helicopter Crash via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/DLvS1RU2Hg
Exxon once called its Guyana oil discovery a "fairy tale." Venezuela President Nicholas Maduro’s moves to reignite a border dispute adds an unsettling twist, writes @JoeRyanNews https://t.co/07zRrVATJ0
Exxon once called its Guyana oil discovery a "fairy tale." Venezuela President Nicholas Maduro’s moves to reignite a border dispute adds an unsettling twist, writes @JoeRyanNews https://t.co/VGmNzUS6n6
Exxon once called its Guyana oil discovery a "fairy tale." Venezuela President Nicholas Maduro’s moves to reignite a border dispute adds an unsettling twist, writes @JoeRyanNews https://t.co/tay6YHIzf3
Just when you thought geopolitics couldn’t get any crazier, Venezuelans just voted in referendum to annex a large territory in Guyana. @rojasrjuand breaks down the situation in his column: https://t.co/uVnUYxZhUe
As Venezuela threatens to invade oil-rich Guyana, U.S. worries about how far Maduro will go https://t.co/dkY2zZTxke
As Maduro threatens to invade Guyana, few believe Venezuela could do much with neighbor’s oil https://t.co/RwldmftPjX
Venezuela seeks to annex Guyana's oil fields https://t.co/XnvLa8u2H2
Guyana president announces Guyana will militarily resist Venezuelan efforts to annex most of their nation https://t.co/NPcp4YqIsl
Maduro has announced that he will soon permit the exploitation of resources such as gas, oil, and mineral deposits within Guyana Esequiba. He also announced the creation of local Essequibo subsidiaries of the Venezuelan state-owned energy companies PDVSA and CVG. War brewing? https://t.co/rZNAUUJn6g
What to know about Venezuela's move to claim Guyana region https://t.co/lYkZcSWsnT
Update: Bloomberg: 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.
Update :Bloomberg: 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.
Venezuela seeks to annex Guyana's oil fields https://t.co/HlvUXKw8qR
The President of Guyana speaks to the nation about to threat of a Venezuela invasion. 1. Guyana is taking “pre-cautionary measures” 2. Guyanas Armed Forced have been placed on full alert 3. Guyana has reached out to its allies: USA, Brazil, UK and France https://t.co/tVnPWb40Ef
"Mr Maduro has now chosen to become a pariah once more. The referendum has angered Venezuela’s neighbours. The Caricom grouping of Caribbean states issued a statement strongly backing Guyana’s territorial integrity" https://t.co/gnoHyguRSf
Maduro claims 98% of Venezuelans favored invading Guyana, but many question referendum results https://t.co/zgT0Yi4FNP
BREAKING: Guyana has lost contact with military helicopter in disputed Essequibo region that Venezuela is attempting to annex, Guyana Special Forces dispatched for search - reports https://t.co/Fz9nHqJB98
Venezuela has voted to annex much of neighbouring Guyana. “The Intelligence” asks @STHGibbs what to make of the vote, and what happens now. Listen to the podcast: https://t.co/Imwrthd3hP 👇
Today on “The Intelligence”: what is really behind Venezuela’s vote to annex Guyana, a tribute to climate campaigner Saleemul Huq and the obesity wage gap widens. Listen to the daily podcast: https://t.co/BoCxxU3sKb 👇
Powder Keg America: Socialist Dictator Maduro Orders Venezuelan Companies To Start Prospecting Oil and Gas in the Disputed Waters of Guyana via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/s0y0WNhH7D
Venezuela-Guyana dispute: Maduro mobilizes the army and announces annexation of Essequibo https://t.co/sZHi07xJXA via @elpaisinenglish
So I go on a research trip for a couple weeks and when I come back Venezuela is trying to annex half of Guyana. https://t.co/yrKXDY33fx
Guyana intensifies security and seeks US military help after Venezuela moves to grant exploration licenses in the disputed oil-rich region of Essequibo https://t.co/F2nWJqlzs5
BREAKING: Maduro appointed Major General Rodríguez Cabello as head of Guyana's provisional occupation government after officially annexing the Essequibo region of the neighboring independent state of Guyana. Will the Venezuelan Army invade? 🇻🇪🇬🇾 https://t.co/esJwn1NJUT
Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has ordered the country’s state-owned companies to “immediately” begin to explore and exploit the oil, gas and mines in Guyana’s Essequibo region, per the Guardian.
Venezuela seeks to annex Guyana's oil fields https://t.co/XnaQG8BeEo
A new foreign policy nightmare for Biden? Venezuela orders oil drilling in Guyana-run territory - https://t.co/ijlU2rPUDy via @FT
BREAKING: Nicolás Maduro officially declared the creation of a 24th Venezuelan province in Essequibo Following this the Venezuelan state released a new official map of Venezuela which includes the oil-rich Essequibo region of its neighboring state of Guyana Will they invade? https://t.co/XJycSKIIH5
#Venezuela has declared most of the territory of neighboring Guyana as its state. Dictator Maduro declared the western part of Guyana - Essequiba - as Venezuela's 24th state. https://t.co/Zpn8RGyzWw
Is Venezuela preparing to invade Guyana? Russia and Iran-ally President Maduro stakes claim to oil-rich region of former British colony and authorizes teams to begin drilling https://t.co/gq2syHNkI2 https://t.co/maDSldipqA
BREAKING: 🇻🇪 Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced the creation of the 24th state of Venezuela: Guyana-Essequibo! After the Referendum. https://t.co/i1qMXLOA1X
Is Venezuela preparing to invade Guyana? Russia and Iran-ally President Maduro stakes claim to oil-rich region of former British colony and authorizes teams to begin drilling https://t.co/C3SnprMFaB https://t.co/pC1RoAtOyL
The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro has announce tonight that the Esequiba Region of Western Guyana is now “Official” a Territory of Venezuela, with a State Map being Released and Oil Expeditions said to be in the Planning Stages. https://t.co/TvZNgGeVS3
Maduro orders the 'immediate' exploitation of oil, gas and mines in Guyana's Essequibo https://t.co/JZvN15pseW
The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro has announce tonight that the Esequiba Region of Western Guyana is now “Official” a Territory of Venezuela, with a State Map being Released and Oil Expeditions said to be in the Planning Stages. https://t.co/wIKTx5UprU
Maduro is about to annex half of Guyana with the creation of Guyana-Essequibo and the world isn’t gonna do anything about it. Incredible. https://t.co/jdnn1iaxpB
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro further escalated tensions with neighboring Guyana over the disputed Essequibo territory with a plan to grant oil and mineral licenses there. https://t.co/Ftap7AZPd1
Venezuela seeks to annex Guyana's oil fields https://t.co/HlvUXKw8qR
Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, is threatening to annex Guyana, a former-British colony and member of the Commonwealth. He want's Guyana's oil. Neither the UK or USA has done enough to help Guyana deter aggression. If anything happens, we could well see British or American… https://t.co/ShBQeePTsI https://t.co/aqIWxId0uX
Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, is threatening to annex Guyana, a former-British colony and member of the Commonwealth. He want's Guyana's oil. Neither the UK or USA has done enough to help Guyana deter aggression. If anything happens, we could well see British or American… https://t.co/nLsSo3HbEw https://t.co/qdxoMS7SM4
EDITORIAL | Venezuela’s unneighborly vote Takeover threat against tiny Guyana an act of aggression https://t.co/QxEIEWAb3I
Maduro continues publishing videos justifying his position that Guyana’s Essequibo region must be incorporated into Venezuela. War could break out over the oil-rich region. 🇻🇪🇬🇾 https://t.co/YjOXU8yvl4
Essequibo belongs to Guyana. Maduro is only trying to use the moment with wars going on in Ukraine and Gaza. Venezuela has not controlled the territory for centuries, and Maduro knows it. 🇬🇾 https://t.co/vBEdbPopbU
If Venezuela invades Guyana, Brazilian President Lula will have to make a decision. Either prioritize Brazil’s national security by intervening military and show who is boss in the region… Or, lay flat in front of his communist ally and friend, Nicolas Maduro. 🇻🇪 https://t.co/UmdVeo2YV6
Maduro claims 98% of Venezuelans favored invading Guyana, but many question referendum results https://t.co/2Hl5rLXVOr
Venezuela’s autocrat, Nicolás Maduro, is threatening to annex Guyana. Propagandists inside his regime had hoped a referendum on the matter might distract voters from his failings https://t.co/r4AmPWrw7U 👇
Maduro claims 98% of Venezuelans favored invading Guyana, but many question referendum results https://t.co/3a0qIyk1d7
Maduro claims 98% of Venezuelans favored invading Guyana, but many question referendum results https://t.co/j9ym31Cm4a
A large section of Guyana has long been disputed by Venezuela. And now that oil has come into the picture, things are more complicated. Read more here: https://t.co/89tFSWzMhk
Majority Of Venezuelans Vote To Annex Oil-Rich Region Of Guyana https://t.co/V3Y6mVhQE8
Venezuelans approve a referendum to claim sovereignty over a swathe of neighboring Guyana https://t.co/ZVyuRgPQ3I
Venezuela fueled tensions with Guyana after a referendum approved a measure that backs Caracas claims over disputed territory. https://t.co/lTBZpDNFwN
Venezuela announced the Results last night for the “Referendum” to Annex the Esequiba Region of Western Guyana which constitutes at least 65% of the Country’s Territory, with the Venezuelan Government claiming that over 97% of the Population had Voted in Favor of the Annexation;… https://t.co/HdCd0pSJ8B https://t.co/CP1ZWpT5WF
🔉 On Reuters World News podcast: A referendum on potential annexation, or a test of President Maduro's support ahead of elections? @JSymmesCobb breaks down Venezuela's yes vote on taking over part of neighboring Guyana https://t.co/LGDEOxKYfu https://t.co/eQ8a7rYoDp
the irony if Venezuela starts a conflict with Guyana is that it actually *will* be a naked oil grab of the kind people imagine is the root of all U.S. wars, etc - but by a crumbling socialist regime.
Venezuela dictator Maduro gearing up to invade neighbouring Guyana. He wants its oil. US military has been working with Guyana’s tiny military but done nothing like enough to deter Maduro. Nor has Britain. Guyana is former colony, friend/ally and fellow Commonwealth country. Only…
Venezuela announces intent to take over Guyana's territory in controversial referendum https://t.co/XmwMOd5Ck4 https://t.co/Yjh9SruOrQ
Venezuela claims it has large public support to take over an oil-rich region across the border in Guyana https://t.co/Q7lzuEVJZH https://t.co/GC63QNE1lU
🗳️ Venezuelans back government’s claim over oil-rich region of Guyana in referendum https://t.co/VqmKfCfNnd
🔉 Venezuelan voters backed a claim on a large part of neighboring Guyana. But the referendum isn't binding, so what's the point? @JSymmesCobb joins host @kimvinnell on Reuters World News podcast to explain https://t.co/PrAZFEsUS3 https://t.co/zCBVJZwbJM
In Another Likely Rigged Election Venezuelan Marxist Leaders Cheer Referendum to Invade and Annex Neighboring Oil Rich Guyana via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/eG9BQzboyR
Venezuela approves referendum to take over neighboring oil-rich Essequibo region controlled by Guyana https://t.co/D1fM9WpEhd
Venezuelans vote to claim sovereignty over a part of oil-rich nation Guyana https://t.co/qwcCh6qBSr
Venezuelans on Sunday approved a referendum called by the government of President Nicolás Maduro to claim sovereignty over an oil- and mineral-rich piece of neighboring Guyana, the country’s electoral authority announced. https://t.co/1GfYMrW8nH
BREAKING: Venezuela claims that 10 mln voted in the referendum to incorporate the oil-rich Essequibo region of the neighboring state of Guyana into Venezuela. They claim 97.5% voted for it. Remains to be seen whether Venezuela will now invade Guyana Will 🇺🇸 or 🇧🇷 intervene? https://t.co/EiDat6DBPC
Venezuela votes to 'incorporate' disputed territory in neighboring Guyana, according to official results
Venezuela: vote shows 'overwhelming' support for claim on region of Guyana Venezuelan electoral authorities on Sunday claimed that 95 percent of voters in a nonbinding referendum approved of the nation's territorial claim on a huge chunk of neighboring oil-rich Guyana.…
Venezuelans have voted to back their country’s claim to an oil-and-mineral-rich swath of neighbouring Guyana https://t.co/wXXKqV425b
Venezuela has voted to incorporate the disputed territory in Guyana per the official results. The disputed territory is about 159,500 square kilometers, or half of Guyana.
Venezuela voters approve claim to oil-rich swath of Guyana https://t.co/hQfDa6AhEx
BREAKING: Venezuela has voted to incorporate disputed territory in neighboring country Guyana
#BREAKING Venezuela territorial claim on Guyana backed by 95% of voters: official https://t.co/ngqdv2R2QI
Venezuelans voted in a referendum on a disputed territory with Guyana https://t.co/z2MzpEk7EL https://t.co/ecAXLMYtJU
Tensions rise as Venezuelans vote on disputed territory in neighbouring Guyana https://t.co/dGmp8shnYB
Venezuelans cast ballots in a referendum backed by President Nicolas Maduro's government over potentially oil-rich territory that is the subject of a long-running border dispute with Guyana https://t.co/z2MzpEkFuj https://t.co/nP8fxgxNIS
venezuela threatening military action against guyana, with maduro holding a referendum today that will pass easily. mostly bluster for a deeply unpopular dictator. the direct border is impenetrable—militarily maduro would have to go through brazil. and china, venezuela’s… https://t.co/idxEpueA1E
Venezuelans are voting in a referendum Sunday called by the government of President Nicolás Maduro to claim sovereignty over a large swath of neighboring Guyana, arguing the territory was stolen when the border was drawn more than a century ago. https://t.co/Ua6oxOlNZ3
Tensions rise as Venezuelans vote on disputed territory in neighbouring Guyana https://t.co/c7e0cOWLdt
VENEZUELANS TO VOTE IN REFERENDUM ON DISPUTED TERRITORY WITH GUYANA (Reuters) Venezuelans will vote on Sunday in a referendum backed by President Nicolas Maduro's government over a potentially oil-rich territory that is the subject of a long-running border dispute with Guyana. https://t.co/Hjdie7IUzM
Wrote a bit about the Venezuela-Guyana border dispute yesterday. I do not discount the possibility of the Maduro regime doing something as stupid as annexing Essequibo and/or moving in with their military.
Sunday’s referendum will be held over the fate of Essequibo, an oil-rich Guyana-ruled region that Venezuela claims as its own https://t.co/9o4DppS631 https://t.co/OtRLjNBnJe
Venezuelans to vote in referendum on disputed territory with Guyana https://t.co/yFIsKuxo04 https://t.co/7RQB8z1XhD
Venezuela is preparing to hold a referendum on the annexation of part of neighboring Guyana.
Venezuelan vote to co-opt neighboring Guyana's oil-rich region threatens new conflict in South America https://t.co/pAyoS9LtJc
Maduro and supporters campaign with images of Venezuela + Guyana's Essequibo region ahead of this Sunday's referendum. The Brazilian military has increased its presence along the border, though hard to say whether an invasion is imminent https://t.co/bJYjQPV6k9
POWDER KEG AMERICA: Venezuela Votes in a Referendum Asking Whether They Should Invade Neighbor Guyana and Occupy 74% Of Its Territory! via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/JV6pZpnSlh
Update: Brazilian Defense Minister José Múcio Monteiro Filho : We are deploying troops to the border between Guyana, Essequibo and Venezuela in preparation for a possible war.
Latin America On Edge As Venezuela's Maduro Holds Referendum Whether To Invade Oil-Rich Neighbor Guyana https://t.co/rVm6xcFtRq
Brazil Army 'Intensifies' Ops Amid Venezuela-Guyana Border Row https://t.co/qLmJCoT5Ya via @BarronsOnline
Venezuela to hold referendum on seizing part of Guyana — and its oil https://t.co/MTdG92B4XS via @ft
UN court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory https://t.co/IWykjrCblD
‘Despotic’ Maduro accused of risking Venezuela-Guyana conflict over oil-rich region https://t.co/Svck3vFfN2
‘Despotic’ Maduro accused of risking Venezuela-Guyana conflict over referendum on taking neighboring oil-rich region https://t.co/MYQkT0TD0q
"Venezuela might mount a military move into Guyana as Caracas faces accusations that it is attempting an aggressive land grab in its resource-rich neighbor" The world is going mad https://t.co/Lq552FjNaz
Venezuelans will vote on taking over oil-rich, Guyana-ruled territory https://t.co/qvPkqMVSgl
Venezuelans are set to vote on whether to establish a new state in a disputed, oil-rich territory long ruled by Guyana. Guyana has asked the International Court of Justice to put a stop to the referendum, arguing it violates international law. https://t.co/YNA7Rjftyk