A mural painted in Valencia, in the state of Carabobo, in which you can read the Venezuelan claim to Essequibo. – Europa Press/Contact/Juan Carlos Hernandez
MADRID, 9 Abr. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has called this Monday an “unacceptable escalation in tensions” over Venezuela’s law for the creation of a new state in Essequibo, a territory in dispute with Guyana and an area rich in minerals and oil deposits.
«CARICOM considers that the adoption of the ‘organic law for the Defense of Guyana Esequiba’ by the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has caused an unacceptable escalation of tensions between that country and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and has threatened undermine peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean,” reads a statement.
The international organization has recognized that “both Venezuela and Guyana have divergent positions on ‘border issues’ in all matters resulting from the border controversy and on the specific methods for its resolution.”
Despite this, he recalled that Caracas and Georgetown have agreed that the issues and consequent issues will be resolved peacefully and in accordance with International Law and its relevant mechanisms. However, he has stressed that Guyana has the right to present its claim before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Finally, CARICOM has urged the Venezuelan authorities to “refrain from carrying out new actions that hinder regional and hemispheric peace and stability,” while insisting “that dialogue and adherence to International Law are the only viable paths.” to achieve a fair and lasting solution to the problems in question.
«The alternatives are too horrible to contemplate. We also demand patience and calm, and an end to possible unilateral and aggressive actions,” concluded the entity, which has asked to “renounce threats to peace and the threat of using violence in the pursuit of their respective claims.” ».
The dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo dates back almost two centuries, although it was five years ago with the discovery of important oil deposits under its waters when the conflict was revived. Both countries are at odds over 159,000 square kilometers of territory west of the Essequibo River, which constitutes two-thirds of Guyana’s total area.
In fact, Venezuela held a referendum on Essequibo in December, which according to the National Electoral Council (CNE) was approved with an “overwhelming majority” having received more than 95 percent of the votes. However, the opposition denounced a low turnout during the day, pointing out the absence of queues at the polling stations.
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