U.K. to send naval ship to Guyana amid Venezuela and Guyana Border Dispute

December 25, 2023

GS Paper II International Relations

Context: Britain will deploy a naval ship near Guyana to support Guyana over the border dispute with neighbor Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region.

About Venezuela and Guyana Border Dispute

History: Essequibo region is a disputed region between Venezuela and Guyana.
- Geography: The 160,000-square-km Essequibo region lies west of the Essequibo River, which passes through Guyana. Essequibo region makes up two-thirds of Guyana’s territory.
Arbitral Award: Guyana’s claim has been internationally accepted since the 1899 Paris Arbitral Award. However, Venezuela has disputed this award.
Global Support: India, with diasporic ties, supports Guyana; the US also backs Guyana’s sovereignty.

Continue Reading: Venezuela-Guyana Conflict Over The Disputed Essequibo

Source: The Hindu

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