Violence off the table in Venezuela, Guyana border dispute, says official

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil and Guyana's Foreign Minister Hugh Todd attend a meeting between representatives of the governments of Venezuela and Guyana to discuss the crisis surrounding the territory of Essequibo, disputed by the two countries at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia, Brazil January 25, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

BRASILIA - Venezuela and Guyana have reassured that they will not use violence, threats or involve third parties in their dispute over the Esequibo territory's borders.

The region is generally recognized as part of Guyana, but in recent years Venezuela has revived its claim to the territory and to offshore areas after major oil and gas discoveries. REUTERS

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.