Is Venezuela About to Annex Guyana?



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A long-running territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana is reaching a boiling point, with Guyana saying it faces an existential threat in the form of a referendum in neighbouring Venezuela, scheduled in December. In this video, we’re going to take a look at the territorial dispute, explain the planned referendum, and what could happen next.

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11 – https://demerarawaves.com/2023/10/18/guyana-asks-venezuela-to-explain-troop-buildup-informs-international-regional-partners/
12 – https://demerarawaves.com/2023/11/12/venezuela-will-not-invade-guyana-or-create-any-conflict-says-ambassador-perez-silva/

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