CARICOM has called on Venezuela to cease attempts to assert claims over Guyana’s territory following Venezuelan plans for elections in the Essequibo region. The organization condemned recent violence and reiterated its support for Guyana’s sovereignty and a legal resolution to the dispute.
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed its profound concern regarding recent developments in the Guyana-Venezuela controversy. During the 48th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government, they addressed alarming statements from Venezuelan officials announcing plans to conduct elections in the Essequibo region of Guyana—a territory claimed by Venezuela. These elections, scheduled for April 27, 2025, for a so-called “Guayana Esequiba State,” are viewed as an illegal attempt by Venezuela to assert dominion over Guyanese territory.
In summary, CARICOM firmly opposes Venezuela’s intrusion into Guyana’s sovereign territory and calls for adherence to international law. The organization reiterated support for Guyana’s sovereignty and the judicial processes related to the territorial dispute. Such actions undermine the principles established in international law and threaten regional stability.
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