Member states of the South American Common Market (Mercosur) warned Venezuela and Guyana against unilateral actions that would aggravate the conflict over the disputed Essequibo region. He also writes that non-alliance members Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru also called for avoiding unilateral actions in conditions of regional tension TASS.
The countries expressed deep concern about the increasing tensions between the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. They emphasized that Latin America should be a region of peace and that dialogue tools, which are a long-established tradition in the region, should be used.
In this context, Mercosur participants warn against unilateral actions that will increase tensions. We call on both parties to engage in dialogue and seek a peaceful resolution to differences to avoid unilateral initiatives that could further worsen the situation.
Before this, it was known that Venezuelan authorities would mobilize troops to annex Essequibo, which makes up almost two-thirds of the territory of neighboring Guyana. Disputes over ownership of the area have been going on for over 200 years, but came to life with the discovery of oil fields. Experts do not rule out that Caracas solved both political and economic problems before the election by laying claim to Essequibo. Will Venezuela go to war with Guyana and why the conflict could open a “Pandora’s box” across the region? “Newspapers.Ru”.
Previously USA in the name Venezuela and Guyana agreed to a peaceful resolution of the territorial dispute.