"Venezuela’s Bold Move in Essequibo Election Sparks International Backlash and Fears of Conflict Over Oil-Rich Region"
News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / " Venezuela’s Bold Move in Essequibo Election Sparks International Backlash and Fears of Conflict Over Oil-Rich Region" A person votes at a polling station during the regional elections in El Dorado, Bolivar State, Venezuela, on Sunday. In a dramatic and controversial escalation of a century-old territorial dispute, Venezuela held an election on May 25, 2025, for a region it does not control—Essequibo, a vast, resource-rich area internationally recognized as part of Guyana. This unprecedented move has ignited global attention, raised tensions in South America, and triggered warnings from the United States, bringing the threat of conflict into sharp focus. The election, widely condemned by Guyana and the international community, has raised serious questions about sovereignty, international law, and the future of regional peace. On Sunday, Venezuelan citizens cast ballots to elect a governor and lawmakers for what President Nicolás Madur...