INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
supporters and military personnel.The decrees aim to formalize statements made on Tuesday.These decrees include several key actions
Firstly, they establish a new state called Guiana Esequiba.Secondly, they introduce a revised map of Venezuela, now including the disputed
area.Additionally, the decrees open a new division of the state oil company PDVSA to operate in this region.They also allow for mining
licenses and create a Comprehensive Defense Zone in the new area.Dispute Deepens as Maduro Signs Guyana Annexation Decrees
(Photo Internet reproduction)Moreover, Maduro has formed a high commission tasked with defending and reclaiming Guiana Esequiba.He has
instructed this commission to develop a long-term strategy, targeting completion by 2030 or later.This strategy directly relates to the
Maduro appointed Delci Rodriguez to lead this commission.The background of this issue stretches over a century
Venezuela and Guyana have long disputed the Esequibo territory, a region rich in oil and minerals.Currently, Guyana administers this 160,000
is the rightful border, referencing its colonial history under Spain in 1777.They refer to the 1966 Geneva Agreement, which was signed
annexation efforts mix historical claims with modern geopolitical interests.Maduro reignited a century-old dispute, showing how colonial-era
territorial disputes, for example in the South China Sea.Both involve resources and strategic locations
Yet, the Venezuela-Guyana issue is mostly bilateral, simplifying negotiations.The 1966 Geneva Agreement and the 1899 ruling are important in
They show how hard it is to match past deals with current laws and norms.This situation highlights the need for new legal frameworks for old
supports the rule of law against unilateral acts.In summary, the Venezuela-Guyana dispute shows the complexity of boundary conflicts
It involves historical problems, resource rivalry, and geopolitical factors.Resolving it will need careful talks, balancing history with
modern international legal standards.
