Venezuela, Guyana tensions rise over disputed oil-rich region

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 6, 2023
Tensions rose between Venezuela and Guyana as Caracas proposed a bill to create a Venezuelan province in a disputed oil-rich region. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro proposed the creation of a "Guyana Esequiba" province, and ordered the state oil company to issue licenses for extracting crude there. Guyanese President Irfaan...

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Published on December 6, 2023 -  00:35
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China says European Union export policies towards Beijing do not "make sense", on the eve of a high-level summit in the Chinese capital. It also says that China supports close ally Venezuela and Guyana in solving border issues with "friendly consultation", as Caracas proposed a bill to create a Venezuelan province in a disputed oil-rich region.

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