Introduction Against the backdrop of the current complex international situation, Venezuela and Guyana in South America are once again in conflict, and the contradictions between the two sides are concentrated in the competition for oil. Maduro of Venezuela has issued a claim to sovereignty and demanded the withdrawal of Guyana's oil company in the Ethiopia region, a move that sparked a tense standoff between the two sides. Now the situation is gradually escalating, and the shadow of war hangs over the two countries. This article will detail the background of the conflict between Venezuela and Guyana and the oil resources that sparked the dispute, as well as analyze the reaction of the international community and the countries concerned. Finally, it is hoped that the two sides can resolve disputes through dialogue, avoid the outbreak of war, and free the people of the region from the shadow of suffering.
The territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana has a long history, especially over the ownership of the Ethiopian region, which has even risen to the international tribunal several times. However, the resolution of these disputes has not been properly implemented, resulting in increasingly aggravated contradictions between the two sides. In particular, in 2015, the discovery of rich oil resources in the coastal area of Ethiopia further intensified relations between the two countries. Petroleum resources have always been a strategic material for countries to compete for, and they are highly sought after in the international market. The discovery of these oil resources has allowed poor Guyana to take off economically, earning more than $1 billion a year in oil revenues, improving people's living standards and accelerating infrastructure development. Judging by current trends, Guyana has the potential to become the world's highest per capita oil producer, which also makes Venezuela feel threatened.
Maduro of Venezuela has made a claim to the Essequibo region and asked Guyana's oil companies to withdraw from the area within three months. This request was strongly opposed by Guyana, as it meant the loss of an important economic pillar for Guyana. Driven by oil, Guyana's economy has improved dramatically and the standard of living of its people has improved significantly. As a result, Guyana will not compromise easily, and the confrontation between the two sides has become increasingly tense. In addition, a Guyananese military** aircraft carrying the Guyana military ** disappeared in the border area, an incident that further exacerbated tensions, despite the fact that both sides emphasized non-military reasons.
In the face of the confrontation between Venezuela and Guyana, neighboring countries are on the alert and taking action. Brazil, which shares a border between the two countries, has also begun to build up troops in areas close to the border to ensure border security. Brazil** calls on both sides to resolve the dispute through negotiations and avoid further escalation. At the same time, the United States, as an important country in South America, also expressed concern. John Kirby, the spokesman of the American *** conference, used three in a row"Very"to underscore the level of attention the White House is paying attention to this issue. The United States is concerned about two aspects: first, the threat posed by South America to the United States' national defense and security, and second, the United States has a direct interest in oil extraction companies in the Essequibo region, and the war may cause fluctuations in international oil prices, which will adversely affect the American economy.
The territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana has sparked a crisis, and the core issue behind the scramble lies in oil resources. Although Maduro of Venezuela has claimed sovereignty, it is essentially a struggle for the right to operate oil extraction. However, regional conflicts have been disastrous for both countries and their inhabitants. The international community's concern about this conflict stems not only from regional security and stability, but also from international oil prices and economic interests. It is hoped that Venezuela and Guyana will be able to put aside their disputes for the time being, resolve their contradictions through dialogue, and avoid war. Ultimately, the people of the region will pay the price for any conflict, and we cannot allow war to continue to exacerbate the catastrophe. Regional prosperity and development can only be achieved through peace and cooperation.