Venezuela announced the annexation of part of Gaiana and mobilized the army at the border - the media
It is reported that Maduro ordered the country's state -owned companies to immediately issue licenses for exploration and operation of oil, gas and mines in the annexed region. According to the agency, a few hours before, the Venezuelan leader directed a military contingent in Puerto Barime, not far from the borders of Essecibo, and announced the creation of a new military zone. Maduro has also ordered the venezuel citizenship of more than 125,000 gusts living in Essecibo.
It happened shortly after a referendum of joining Venezuela. Prosecutor General Gayana Anil Nandlall has declared his intention to appeal to the UN Security Council if Venezuela succeeded in any action. According to him, Guyana will appeal to Articles 41 and 42 of the UN Charter, which authorize the Radbez to carry out hostilities and apply sanctions.
The International Court of Justice called on the Venezuelan authorities to refrain from "actions that will change the current situation" in Esekibo, as well as "actions that can worsen or continue the dispute. " Recall that on December 3, a referendum was held in Venezuela on the accession of the Esekibo region to the neighboring independent state of Guyan, which is rich in oil deposits.