GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 22, CMC – Guyana Friday remained optimistic that it would be victorious in its land border dispute with Venezuela now before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) saying it anticipates the court ruling by the end of this year.
The Essequibo region comprises roughly the western two-thirds of Guyana, spanning 61,600 square miles. It is a resource-rich region bordered by th...
The dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over the Essequibo region is a classic example of how historical agreements can become contested when geopolitical and economic stakes shift. Guyana’s reliance on the 1899 Arbitral Award and the ICJ’s jurisdiction reflects a commitment to international legal norms, while Venezuela’s rejection of the court’s authority underscores a preference for political negotiation, possibly to maintain leverage. The ICJ’s role as the principal judicial organ of the UN ...