Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Venezuela-Guyana Tensions Flare Over Oil Find In Disputed Waters


The Guardian: Guyana says Venezuela threatens 'peace and security' over oil and border row

Potentially valuable oil discovery in waters claimed by Guyana sets up conflict as Venezuela extends territorial claims further into Atlantic Ocean

A potentially rich oil discovery off the northern coast of South America has rekindled a border dispute between Guyana and its much larger neighbour Venezuela.

On Monday Guyana’s ministry of foreign affairs accused Venezuela of posing a “threat to regional peace and security” with its recent decree extending its territorial claims farther into the Atlantic Ocean.

The decree is a “flagrant violation of international law and is inconsistent with the principle that all states should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other states”, the ministry said.

More News On The Venezuelan - Guyana Border Dispute

Venezuela demands Guyana halt 'imperial' oil exploration -- Reuters
Guyana vows to resist Venezuela offshore territory claim -- AP
Oil Sparks New Maritime Dispute Between Guyana and Venezuela -- Sputnik
Guyana Says Venezuela’s Grab for Contested Waters Is “Illegal” -- Latin American Herald Tribune
What’s a little oil between neighbors? Venezuela-Guyana tensions flare. -- Nick Miroff, Washington Post

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