Guyana has significantly upgraded its naval capabilities by purchasing a new patrol ship from the French company Ocea for approximately $42 million. This strategic move aims to bolster Guyana’s territorial defense in response to ongoing disputes with Venezuela over the resource-rich Esequibo region. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez labeled the acquisition a “threat to peace,” […]
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