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Why the Ongoing Political Crisis in Venezuela Should be Everybody’s Business
Venezuela is one of the most resource dense countries in the world. With first oil production starting as early as 1914, the current leaders are still sitting on over 300 billion barrels of oil. On top of that, the Spanish speaking country boasts one of the world’s largest deposits of natural gas. This is in addition to gold, diamond, bauxite, iron ore, timber, and other abundant natural resources. Further, Venezuela has some of the most coveted tourism destinations in the world.
Guyana’s First Parliamentary No-Confidence Motion
On December 21, 2018, then AFC Parliamentarian, Mr Charandass Persaud, toppled the APNU/AFC Coalition government in a no confidence motion tabled by the PPP/C. The video above shows him speaking to reporters that night explaining why he did so. For many, Charandass Persaud is a National Hero, but for others, he is a Judas and traitor. It depends on which side of the fence you’re standing on.
Maria Corina Chooses Her Words Carefully While Condemning Maduro’s Essequibo Referendum
Maria Coria Machado, Venezuela’s political front runner and leader of the main opposition party which is expected to challenge Nicolas Maduro for the Presidency in October 2024, has condemned Nicolas Maduro’s December 3 referendum which seeks public support in annexing the Essequibo. But she has chosen her words very carefully and wisely. On one hand, she seems to want to send a message of peace and respect for international law to the Guyanese Government and people, but at the same time, she has to avoid being seen as a traitor to the Venezuelan people who were erroneously being taught since primary school that “the Essequibo belongs to Venezuela.”
World Court Orders Venezuela Not to Invade Or Annex the Essequibo
Be sure to like our Facebook Page: Guyana, South America for more! 1st of December, 2023. Guyana, South America. GSA News. Guyana News. In response to an application filed by the Guyana Government, the International Court of Justice has, on 1st of December, 2023, ordered Venezuela not to take any action or jurisdiction over the […]
Elections 2020 Flashback: Kicking in the Door – by Dr. Josh Kanhai
Stepping back into the Ashmins Building after two years was an emotional rollercoaster. My last interaction with this building was kicking in the very door you see in the picture and being frivolously charged for such. Yes, the door with the handles still missing onto this day.
Opinion: CCJ Likely to Rule in the Favor of the PPP/C on No-Confident Motion Appeal
As the case of the Guyana Government Versus the Opposition PPP/C unfolds, there are strong indicators that the Caribbean Court of Justice will rule in favor of the Opposition and declare that the No-Confident Motion was validly passed.