Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has signed six decrees on the annexation of a portion of neighboring Guyana, the Essequibo region, Venezuelan newspaper Ultimas Noticias reported on Dec. 8.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged his counterpart Nicolas Maduro Saturday against escalating Venezuela's border row with neighboring Guyana, as South American leaders nervously monitored the deepening dispute."Lula emphasized the importance of avoiding unilateral measures that could escalate the situation," the Brazilian presidency said.
Venezuela has accepted a proposal to hold a high-level meeting with Guyana over the status of the disputed and oil-rich Essequibo region, Caracas said on Saturday.
UK says Venezuela s claim of Essequibo unjustified and should cease kaieteurnewsonline.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kaieteurnewsonline.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
U S reaffirms unwavering support for Guyana kaieteurnewsonline.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kaieteurnewsonline.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.