Part 12/16:
The South American Central Crisis: Disputed Borders and Regional Tensions
Compounding the Venezuelan crisis are regional territorial disputes, particularly with neighboring Guyana. Once a little-known country, Guyana’s massive offshore oil reserves have transformed it into a regional energy powerhouse. Venezuela, governed by Maduro, has reignited its long-standing claim over the Essequibo region, covering much of Guyana’s territory. This claim has inflamed nationalist sentiments and led to militarization along the border, with Venezuela deploying troops and constructing military bases.