Guyana, Venezuela agree not to escalate conflict
Venezuela and Guyana agreed not to use force to settle a border dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region. The territorial…
Guyana economic growth estimates of 25%-30% a year are ‘very conservative’ amid oil production boom, President Ali says
Jonestown, Guyana, in 2008. David Howells/Corbis via Getty Images Estimates that Guyana's economy will grow between 25% to 30% are…
Venezuela, Guyana agree to talks as border dispute flares
A longstanding border dispute between the two Latin American countries has reached new highs recently. Venezuela claims the oil-rich Essequibo…
Why does Venezuela claim a large part of Guyana?
Tensions have been rising between Guyana and Venezuela after Venezuela voted to annex the Essequibo region in a referendum. Could…
Guyana army helicopter missing near Venezuela border amid tensions
A Guyanese military helicopter has gone missing on the border to Venezuela as the two countries row over territory. The…
Venezuela voters back territorial claim on region in Guyana
Venezuela’s government pressed ahead with the non-binding referendum despite the UN’s top court urging restraint in a territorial dispute with…
Venezuela voters reject ICJ jurisdiction in Guyana dispute
Venezuela’s government pressed ahead with the non-binding referendum despite the UN’s top court urging restraint in a territorial dispute with…
Essequibo referendum: Is Venezuela about to seize part of Guyana?
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is organising a referendum on Sunday to decide whether to create a new state in the…
UN court orders Venezuela to ‘refrain’ over Guyana dispute
The two countries have been at loggerheads over the oil and mineral-rich region of Essequibo for decades. Venezuela is to…
Guyana: Pupil lit deadly school fire over confiscated phone
Officials say the teenage student has admitted to the arson attack that left 19 children dead, and was under police…