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Exxon plan for Guyana oil exploration risks raising tensions with Venezuela

President of ExxonMobil Guyana confirms plan to drill two new wells off Atlantic coast as territorial dispute simmers

The Guardian - US

The U.S. Increases Urgent Military Aid to Guyana as Border Tensions with Venezuela Continue

The Biden administration pledged to help Guyana buy new aircraft helicopters, military drones and radar technology

Latin Times

Brazilian Military Strengthens Border Amid Esequibo Dispute

Brazil has reinforced its military presence along the borders with Venezuela and Guyana due to the ongoing territorial dispute over the Esequibo region. Th...

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Venezuela Ranks as the Second Most Corrupt Country in the World, New Study Shows

Most countries in Latin America saw an increase in corruption over the past year, except for Dominican Republic and Guyana

Latin Times

Top Venezuela, Guyana Diplomats To Discuss Border Dispute

The foreign ministers of Guyana and Venezuela are due to meet on Thursday in Brazil to discuss the simmering crisis on their border over a disputed oil-rich region.

International Business Times

Guyana rejects quest for US military base as territorial dispute with Venezuela deepens

Attorney General Anil Nandlall tells The Associated Press that Guyana’s government has reassured neighboring Venezuela there is no plan for the U.S. to establish a military base in the South American country and that it has not made a formal request for one

The Independent UK

Essequibo Dispute: Guyana Seeks US Help To Improve Defense Capabilities Amid Venezuela Tension

Deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Western Hemisphere Daniel P. Erikson noted that the United States was all set to help the South American country create a better-equipped military in the upcoming months.

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Venezuela’s Zolfaghar boats are just the latest military equipment provided by Iran

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched military exercises near the border with Guyana on December 28, following weeks of crisis between the neighbouring countries over the Essequibo region. Amid the growing tensions, it emerged that Venezuela is in possession of Iran-made combat boats. The news isn't surprising, given that Iran has…

France 24

Guyana turns to US to help boost its military as territorial dispute with Venezuela deepens

Guyana says it is seeking help from the U.S. to improve its defense capabilities amid fears that neighboring Venezuela might one day seize a disputed region in western Guyana that is rich in minerals and oil

The Independent UK

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The Hindu

Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana

Venezuela says it will continue to deploy nearly 6,000 troops until a British military vessel sent to neighboring Guyana leaves the waters off the coast of the two South American nations

The Independent UK

Brazil expresses concern over Venezuela-Guyana border dispute as naval exercises begin in area

Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is concerned about a border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana that intensified this week following Britain’s decision to send a warship to Guyana’s shores

The Independent UK

British Warship In Guyana Waters, Fanning Tensions With Venezuela

A British warship arrived off the coast of Guyana on Friday, further fueling tensions over a territorial dispute with Venezuela, which has launched a major military exercise in response to what it termed an "unacceptable" threat.

International Business Times

Venezuela to hold military drills after UK sends warship to Guyana

Venezuela and Guyana are in dispute over an oil-rich region

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Venezuela plans military exercises in Caribbean as a British warship heads to Guyana

Venezuela and Guyana are currently involved in a border dispute over a sparsely populated region the size of Florida with vast oil deposits off its shores.

International Business Times

Venezuela Launches Military Exercise Over British Warship 'Threat'

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday ordered more than 5,600 military personnel to participate in a "defensive" exercise near the border with Guyana, in response to Britain sending a warship to the area.

The Independent UK

Venezuela will hold military exercises off its shores as a British warship heads to Guyana

President Nicolás Maduro has ordered Venezuela’s armed forces to conduct defensive exercises in the Eastern Caribbean after the United Kingdom announced it would send a warship to Guyana’s territorial waters during a border dispute between the South American neighbors

Latin Times

UK To Deploy Naval Ship To Guyana Amid Border Dispute With Venezuela

"HMS Trent will visit regional ally and Commonwealth partner Guyana later this month as part of a series of engagements in the region during her Atlantic patrol task deployment," a spokesperson of UK's Ministry of Defense said.

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The Hindu

Morning Digest | J&K Police file murder case over death of three civilians in Army custody; WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance as COVID-19 cases rise, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 25, 2023

The National (Scotland)

Royal Navy warship to be sent to Guyana as tensions with Venezuela escalate

BRITAIN is to send a Royal Navy warship to Guyana amid escalating tensions between the Commonwealth country and its neighbour Venezuela.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy warship sent to Guyana as tensions rise

Guyana is in a bitter dispute with Venezuela over a vast border region rich in oil and minerals.

Latin Times

Essequibo Dispute: UK Minister Backs Guyana Amid Venezuela's Territorial Claims

The minister noted the United Kingdom will continue to work with partners in the region alongside international bodies in order to ensure that the "territorial integrity of Guyana is upheld."

Latin Times

Venezuela, Guyana Agree Not To 'Use Force' To Settle Land Dispute

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and Guyana's Irfaan Ali shook hands after a two-hour meeting on the Caribbean island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

International Business Times

Venezuela, Guyana Leaders Meet To 'De-escalate' Tensions

The presidents of Venezuela and Guyana met Thursday in the Caribbean for talks that analysts said could "de-escalate" tensions but would do little to resolve their countries' long-standing -- and now reheating -- territorial dispute.

The Guardian - UK

Guyana, Venezuela, 11bn barrels of oil – and six centuries of colonial conflict

Maduro’s annexation threat is only the latest move on a chessboard stretching back to the 15th century. The outcome could reverberate throughout Latin America and the Caribbean

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