ExxonMobil is partaking in oil extraction in the disputed Esequibo area. Brian Nichols, U.S. Undersecretary, supported Guyana’s right to develop this region. This support refers to 14 oil blocks up for bid in the disputed zone. ExxonMobil has submitted a bid for these blocks. Nichols criticized Venezuela’s challenge to Guyana’s claim. He urged Caracas to […]
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