Venezuela recently held a referendum, which showed that 95 percent of the population supported the inclusion of the Essequibo region in Venezuelan territory. This result triggeredInternationalSocial concerns and controversies. The Essequibo region is now in fact controlled by neighbouring Guyana, which occupies more than 60 per cent of Guyana's total area. The territorial dispute between the two countries originated from the demarcation of the border during the colonial period and has not been resolved to this day.
The Guyana side emphasizedInternationalThe Court had ruled that the Essequibo region should be assigned to British Guiana, and with Guyana's independence, they inherited this sovereignty. But Venezuela refused to recognize the ruling, insisting that it was a matter for the two countries to resolve through negotiations. With the Essequibo region is found to boast abundanceOilreserves, the dispute between the two countries is gradually escalating, and the situation is becoming more serious.
In the face of the escalation of the territorial dispute, Venezuela has recently taken a series of steps that are seen as its preparations. Maduro of Venezuela** has demonstrated clear military intentions by announcing the creation of a new military component of the "Guyana Essequibo Integrated Defense Zone" and establishing its headquarters close to the border with the Essequibo region. In addition, Venezuela** plans to distribute moreEnergyProduction license to secure in the Essequibo regionOilDevelopment Rights.
At the same time, Venezuela held a referendum and declared the Essequibo region its 24th state. The move was seen as an attempt by Venezuela to strengthen its claims of legitimacy in the region by mobilizing the public to its side.
This is despite the fact that Venezuela's actions provoked a strong ** from the Guyana side, which stressed that the security of the territory and the people would be protected, and said that if Venezuela did not complyInternationalThe ruling of the court, they will demandUnited NationsSanctions were imposed on Venezuela.
It is clear that Guyana is demographically and powerlessly inferior to Venezuela, so they seek the support of external powers to resolve their territorial disputes. The position of the United States is very important on this point. The United States will never tolerate variables in its own neighborhood and may take action if necessary. China has also expressed its respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Venezuela and Guyana, and supports the settlement of disputes between the two countries through friendly consultations.
The global situation is not stable, two large-scale conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Palestine and Israel are going on at the same time, and the territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana has a tendency to evolve into conflicts. This series of events has made the situation in the Americas even more unstable. Against this background, the United States, as an important country in the region, is unlikely to sit idly by. They are likely to act if necessary to safeguard their own interests and regional stability.
To sum up, the territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana has been going on for a long time, but in recent years it has been rich in the Essequibo regionOilreserves, the situation of the dispute escalated. Venezuela has undertaken a series of preparations, while Guyana has turned to external forces to resolve the dispute. Against the backdrop of global instability, the situation in the Americas is also facing uncertainties, and China has expressed its support for the settlement of disputes between the two countries through friendly consultations.