Yesterday, Venezuela’s government rejected the 1899 Paris Arbitral Award. It resolved a border dispute between Venezuela and British Guiana, granting most of the contested territory to British Guiana. Foreign Minister Yván Gil announced, “Our commitment to defend our land remains strong on this flawed verdict’s 124th anniversary.” The official statement came from Caracas today. It […]
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