After this Tuesday the President Venezuela, Nicolas Maduropresented before national assembly Organic law of creation State of Guayana Esequibaafter the referendum approved the annexation of this territory belonging to GuyanaBoth countries exchanged accusations and warnings regarding the annexation of territory.

On the one hand, the President of Guyana, Irfaan Alicalled on his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro to respect international law and avoid any possible “false steps” regarding the Essequibo territory, warning that the Guyana Armed Forces were in “high availability” and at the political level, in contact with United Nations (UN) and USA.

Ali spoke to the nation in direct response to Maduro’s remarks on Tuesday: “We will not allow our territory to be invaded or our country’s development to be impeded by this desperate threat. […] Our only goal is to the region remains a zone of peace. We are not asking for more or less,” the president said.

In his speech, he addressed Maduro directly, whom he accused of opening a “disturbing” path involving “challenge” the international orderIn particular, the precautionary measures adopted last week by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in which the Venezuelan authorities were called upon to refrain from any unilateral steps in this trial.

Likewise, he accused his Venezuelan counterpart of directly threatening business activity in a region rich in natural resources. Maduro authorized the creation of units of the state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and the Venezuelan Corporation of Guayana (CVG) for Esquibio, whom he tasked with granting licenses for oil and gas exploration and production. exploitation from Oil, gas And minerals.

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“The world must know, the Republic of Guayana must know, that regarding the historical rights to Guayana, Esequiba Venezuela has one voice; Essequibo is oursover differences,” he said. Ripe during his speech, in which he also announced the creation of a Integrated Defense Zone.

For its part, the Venezuelan government accused Irfaan Ali of giving the green light and being “irresponsible” for the presence US troops in Essequibo territorya territory immersed in recent weeks in a constant escalation of tensions between the two countries that claim their sovereignty.

The President of Guyana confirmed contacts with US Southern Command after Maduro announced measures to create a new state.

In response, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry assured that the President of Guyana maintains a “reckless position” and is acting “under the mandate” of the American oil company. Exxon Mobil “opening up the possibility of installing military bases of the imperial power“, hinting at a North American country.

“The Co-operative Republic of Guyana is recklessly attacking international law by committing acts that exacerbate and exacerbate the territorial dispute. illegal behavior on granting rights to oil production Exxon Mobil through sea ​​awaiting delimitation with Venezuela,” said the department headed by Ivan Gil.

The Venezuelan government called on the Guyanese authorities to “desist from their erratic, threatening and risky behavior and return to the path of dialogue direct” based on Geneva Agreementpact signed in 1966 with the former colonial power, Great Britainand in which Essequibo is mentioned as a disputed territory.

Instead, Guyana dates back to the 19th century, arguing that Venezuela then abandoned territory rich in natural resources. He litigation is now in his hands international Court (CIJ), which last week called on the Venezuelan authorities to refrain from any possible unilateral measures.

In the midst of a dispute Minister of Defense of BrazilJosé Mucio took a position regarding the territorial dispute, emphasizing this Wednesday that the country’s Armed Forces will “guarantee” the security of the triple border that it shares with both countries and stated that your territory will not be used troops of any foreign country.

“Brazil must guarantee its borders, and our borders are more than guaranteed. We’re not going to let that happen. I assure you of this,” said Mucio, who announced this week that by order of the President Lula was deployed double the number of military personnel to this border, increasing from the original 70 thousand to 130 thousand, in addition to sending twenty armored vehicles.

Lula da Silva has already conveyed to the Venezuelan side that Brazil ‘will not support any stupid gesture’ on this issue during the visit of Presidential Adviser Celso Amorim to Caracas a few days ago, a Brazilian news portal learned. G1.

(according to information from Europe Press)