The ongoing debate over Venezuela’s illegal claim to the Essequibo region has sparked a passionate response from the people of Guyana.
The sentiment on the streets is resounding – Essequibo is undeniably Guyanese.
This conviction comes at a crucial time as Guyana awaits a ruling on its application for urgent provisional measures to halt Venezuela from causing harm to the country.
The border controversy was reignited when Venezuela challenged the 1899 Arbitral Award that established the boundary between the two nations.
President Irfaan Ali has reiterated the nation’s commitment to resolving this matter peacefully through the world court.