Venezuela and Guyana have been ramping up nationalist propaganda campaigns as a border dispute over a remote region that is rich in oil and gold intensifies. The push to take over the region of Essequibo began with a referendum in early December in which voters were asked if this territory should be turned into a Venezuelan state. Manuel Rueda reports from Caracas on how this issue plays into upcoming presidential elections in Venezuela.
Every day, reporters and producers at The World are hard at work bringing you human-centered news from across the globe. But we can’t do it without you. We need your support to ensure we can continue this work for another year.
Make a gift today, and you’ll help us unlock a matching gift of $67,000!