Guyana has ceased negotiations with Venezuela over the Esequibo region, awaiting the International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict.The leaders in Guyana made an announcement.
They said no more talking to Venezuela about the land by the river Esequibo.In a meeting, Guyanas Prime Minister, Mark Phillips, said, We are done talking.Phillips said, No more chats with Venezuelas leader, Maduro.
He also said Guyanas President, Irfaan Ali, wont meet Maduro.After their meeting, Guyanas leaders said no to Venezuelas vote plan.
Venezuela wants a vote to make the disputed land theirs.Phillips trusts the court to make a fair choice.
He says the Esequibo should stay with Guyana.He believes that finding oil and gas made Venezuela want the land more.
But Venezuela hasnt ruled there since 1899.Guyana Ends Talks with Venezuela on Esequibo Mark Phillips.
(Photo Internet reproduction)Phillips says all Guyanese must stick together against Maduros government.
They must act to keep their land.Guyanas parliament agrees.
They say Venezuelas actions are wrong and dont count.No one has asked the Esequibo people what they want yet.
Do they want to join a country or be on their own?BackgroundThe Esequibo has been argued over since the 1800s.
A decision in 1899 set the borders, but Venezuela disagreed.Venezuela claims longstanding ownership of the resource-rich land, intensifying the dispute.Guyana became free in 1966 and inherited this problem.
The argument has affected how Guyana works with other countries.The courts involvement gives hope for a peaceful end to the argument.
Everyone is waiting for the court to decide and end the fight peacefully.