Venezuela tells UN court that mineral-rich part of Guyana was ‘fraudulently’ taken in colonial era
Court CaseWednesday, May 6, 2026Mongabay

Venezuela tells UN court that mineral-rich part of Guyana was ‘fraudulently’ taken in colonial era

Venezuela has presented its case to the UN court, claiming that the mineral-rich region of Guyana was acquired through fraudulent means during the colonial era, referencing a 1966 agreement as part of its argument. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over territorial claims rooted in historical colonial actions.

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