Guyana seeks regional backing before ICJ border ruling

· Politics · Guyana · Venezuela

Guyana is looking to shore up regional support ahead of an expected International Court of Justice ruling on its border dispute with Venezuela over the resource-rich Essequibo region.

Why it matters：The ruling could affect control of one of the world's newest oil frontiers and raise tensions in northern South America.

Key points

  • Dispute concerns the resource-rich Essequibo region
  • Guyana is seeking regional support
  • An ICJ ruling is expected

Sources (original reporting)

More stories from this day