Tensions Escalate as Venezuela Challenges Status Quo in Disputed Essequibo Region

Tensions Escalate as Venezuela Challenges Status Quo in Disputed Essequibo Region

Editorial credit: Below the Sky / Shutterstock.com By Linda Nwoke, CAW Exclusive Guyana and Venezuela are two fascinating South American nations offering unique experiences for travelers and residents alike. From the captivating landscapes and diverse cultures to the rich history and vibrant traditions, these two countries promise an unforgettable adventure. However, despite sharing many similarities, […]

Statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Guyana-Venezuela Border Controversy

Statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Guyana-Venezuela Border Controversy

By CARICOM Press The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes the decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to conduct a popular referendum on defending Venezuela’s claim of the Essequibo. CARICOM further notes that two of the questions approved to be posed in the Referendum, if answered in the affirmative, would authorise the government of the Bolivarian Republic […]

Mature Response From Guyana At ICJ Victory Over Venezuela

Mature Response From Guyana At ICJ Victory Over Venezuela

By Sir Ronald Sanders   Guyana has won a second judgement in an ongoing case against Venezuela, at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague,“to confirm the legal validity and binding effect” of an 1899 arbitration that determined the boundary between Guyana and Venezuela as“a full, perfect and final settlement”. The Court made […]

The Biden Administration Cracks Down on Venezuelan Migrants — What You Need to Know

The Biden Administration Cracks Down on Venezuelan Migrants — What You Need to Know

There were lots of Venezuelans crossing the border into the land of Colombia. This was captured on 61222 in La Parada, Colombia. (Shutterstock) By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Immigration Impact Faced with rising numbers of Venezuelans coming to the border and seeking asylum, the Biden administration has initiated what could be its most extensive crackdown on migrants […]

Three-Quarters of Refugees and Migrants from Venezuela Struggle to Access Basic Services in Latin America and the Caribbean

Three-Quarters of Refugees and Migrants from Venezuela Struggle to Access Basic Services in Latin America and the Caribbean

This photo was taken in La Parada, Colombia on June 12th, 2022. This family walked for 15 days to get to the border between Colombia and Venezuela. (Shutterstock) Geneva: Some 4.3 million refugees and migrants from Venezuela face challenges accessing food, housing, and stable employment, a recent assessment concludes. Despite the progress achieved through various […]

Antigua PM Wants Caribbean Leaders to Approach Venezuela to Deal With High Energy Prices

Antigua PM Wants Caribbean Leaders to Approach Venezuela to Deal With High Energy Prices

By Santana Salmon, Caribbean National Weekly Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, criticizing the trade embargo placed on Venezuela by the United States, is calling on Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders to approach Caracas for assistance in dealing with the rising costs of energy products. Browne said the sanctions by Washington against the South American […]

What to Know About the Venezuela Negotiations in Mexico City

What to Know About the Venezuela Negotiations in Mexico City

Caracas. February 1, 2017. President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro (center) with First Lady Cilia Flores (left) and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López (right), in a militar parade. (Shutterstock) By Kristen Martinez-Gugerli, Venezuela Blog On Saturday, March 5, a high-level delegation of U.S. officials including presidential advisor Juan Gonzalez, U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela Jimmy Story, and […]

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