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Parliamentary elections take place in Venezuela amid an opposition boycott and increased government repression. Simultaneously, Venezuela escalates its long-standing territorial dispute by holding an election in Guyana’s Essequibo region, which it claims. Guyanese President Irfaan Ali warns of “consequences” if Venezuela proceeds further. The dispute, rooted in colonial-era boundaries inherited from Spain, the Netherlands, and Britain, continues to strain regional stability as Guyana bolsters military presence near the contested border.
Saturday, 24 May, 2025
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