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Venezuela and Guyana to Meet for Historic Essequibo Talks

Under pressure from Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, Guyana’s government has consented to engage in bilateral discussions with Venezuela over a long-standing territorial conflict. The renewed dispute between the South American nations intensified following significant oil discoveries in Guyana. Nicolas Maduro’s government asserted sovereignty over the Essequibo territory via a recent referendum, encompassing a substantial portion of Guyana and its significant offshore oil reserves. Watch the report:


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