Guyana, Venezuela and El Esequibo
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A series of cross-border attacks on Guyanese troops, including three on May 15, points to a potential Venezuelan strategy of deniable, Russia-style hybrid warfare.
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Venezuelans on Sunday for the first time elected a governor and other lawmakers for Essequibo, an oil-rich region that Venezuela has laid claim to even though it is widely recognized as being part of neighboring Guyana.
In Sunday’s election, President Nicolás Maduro has called to elect a governor of Essequibo — a region that actually belongs to neighboring Guyana.
The U.S. has issued a major travel warning for Venezuela. The alert includes these suggestions: Do not travel to Venezuela. U.S. citizens in Venezuela should depart immediately. Avoid all Venezuelan borders.
Guyana is warning that anyone living in the South American country who participates in upcoming elections organized by neighboring Venezuela over a disputed region will be charged with crimes including treason.
U.S. citizens face severe risks including crime, civil unrest, and no consular support. Level 4 advisory issued by the State Department.
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Al Jazeera on MSNVenezuela election results: Who lost, won and what next?Venezuela’s ruling coalition secures a big win in parliamentary and regional elections boycotted by the opposition.
The feud has chilled the relationship between their CEOs. It comes to a head when arbitration starts Monday.
The State Department is ramping up efforts to dissuade people from going to Venezuela after revealing it is unjustly imprisoning more Americans than any other country.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a warning to its nationals, urging all U.S. citizens currently in Venezuela to leave the country immediately due to