MaduroFinally, the army was ordered to be put into full combat readiness and the annexation of the "Essequibo area" under the de facto control of neighboring Guyana. This sudden action has sparked widespread concern and concern within and outside the region. Venezuela held a three-day referendum to include the Ethiopian region in its national territory, demonstrating Venezuela's strong claim to sovereignty over the region. MaduroNot only was the new national map presented, but an officer was appointed as the interim leader of the region. Although Venezuela did not disclose the size and tasks of the contingent, Spain** reported that a military contingent had been sent to the Guyana border. MaduroOn television, it was stated that Venezuela wants to peacefully rescue the local population and will conduct a census in the area to give residents Venezuelan citizenship. In contrast to the tolerance towards the locals,MaduroU.S. companies in the Essequibo region have been sternly warned to leave and banned from mining thereOil
In response to the Venezuelan co-ordination, Guyana strongly opposed and claimed de facto control over the Essequibo region. The area is vast and occupies GuyanaHomelandof 2 to 3, the population accounts for 15% of the country. The loss of this area would be devastating for Guyana. However, the sovereignty dispute in the Essequibo region has a long history, and although it is essentially a historical issue, it has become extremely complicated under the pressure of real interests and great power games. Venezuela sees this as a just act of reconquista, while Guyana stresses that "what is actually in control is mine".
The strategic value of the Essequibo region cannot be overlooked, as it is rich in itOiland natural gas resources. Starting in May of this year, the United StatesOilThe company is working with Guyana** to conduct it in the regionPetroleum explorationand extraction, which is expected to produce 620,000 barrels per day and will make Guyana the 25th largest oil producer in the world. This means that both the United States and Guyana have gained huge gains in this regionEconomyBenefit. Thus, Venezuela's actions are not only to preserve its sovereignty, but also to protect itself in the regionEconomyBenefit.
Venezuela**MaduroThe action also shows the impact of the great power game. Russia has always supported Venezuela**, and Russia**Putin has kept it in the pastMaduro's net worth and ** throne. Now,Maduroin accessMoscowparty responded, which indicates that he wants support from Russia. If Russia were to support Venezuela's actions, even if it was only to provide political and military support, it would be enough to constitute a huge deterrent to the United States. The United States will have to face a choice between personally intervening and fighting the Russian army, or by aiding Guyana in the war of the **. However, Guyana's military strength is relatively weak, and although the United States can provide ** equipment, it is difficult to change the situation. Therefore, if Russia increases its troops in South America to aid Venezuela's military operation, it will cause great trouble for the United States.
The timing of this co-op in Venezuela is very sensitive, as the upcoming Guyana summit has sharply increased voters' interest in the country's territorial integrity and resource interests. WhileMaduroThe action can be seen as finding a breakthrough for one's own political performance before **. At the same time, VenezuelaEconomyFacing a serious dilemma,Inflation rateThe problem of people's livelihood remains high. MaduroThe suppression of external hostile forces and the incitement of domestic nationalism can divert the public's attention to internal affairs and win more support for themselves.
However, this action has also increased tensions and uncertainties in the region. Venezuela's assertive actions could provoke a strong reaction from Guyana and could even lead to a military conflict. And the intensification of the great power game will also bring greater turmoil to the region. Therefore,InternationalSociety needs to adopt pragmatic diplomatic means to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation in order to maintain regional peace and stability. At the same time, when dealing with the Venezuelan issue,InternationalSociety should also take into account the interests of the Venezuelan people and seek help to get outEconomycrisis, solve people's livelihood problems, and achieve national stability and development.