Venezuela’s military response to a perceived UK threat marks a significant moment in the ongoing Esequibo region dispute. The Venezuelan National Bolivarian Armed Forces (FANB) intensified their military activities following the approach of the British naval vessel HMS Trent near Guyanese waters. This region has been at the heart of a longstanding territorial dispute between […]
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