Six soldiers from Guyana sustained injuries in a cross-border shooting incident attributed to armed men allegedly linked to gangs in Venezuela. The attack occurred while the soldiers were on a resupply mission along the Cuyuni River. Two soldiers are in critical condition, prompting a strong condemnation from the Guyanese military, which reasserted its commitment to national security. This incident exacerbates existing territorial tensions centered on the mineral-rich Essequibo region, a point of contention between Guyana and Venezuela, with historical claims and recent threats of military force complicating the geopolitical landscape.
Six soldiers in Guyana were injured after armed men in Venezuela opened fire during a resupply mission, escalating tensions between the two countries.
The soldiers were confronted by armed men on the Venezuelan bank of the Cuyuni River, leading to an exchange of gunfire.
Venezuela's longstanding claim over the resource-rich Essequibo region intensifies the conflict, as Nicolás Maduro threatens annexation by force.
Despite attending an emergency summit, leaders of both nations failed to resolve the dispute over the Essequibo region.
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